Andre Cisco

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		71	8	25	270
2025		8	0	1	41
2024		16	1	7	68
2023		15

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Jets secured solid value by locking up Andre Cisco at $2.5M AAV, a deal that earns a B- CVI and represents fair market pricing for a serviceable starter at safety. Cisco's production tier aligns well with his salary slot, as New York isn't paying premium money for elite coverage skills but rather investing appropriately in a dependable defensive back who can handle his assignments without breaking the bank. The one-year structure with $1.3M guaranteed gives both sides flexibility — the Jets can evaluate whether Cisco takes a developmental leap without long-term commitment, while the player gets a chance to prove he's worth a more lucrative extension. At his age, this contract positions Cisco perfectly to either cement his role in New York's secondary or use this season as a springboard to a bigger payday elsewhere. This move reflects smart roster building by the Jets, addressing a need at safety without overspending on the position, though they'll need Cisco to maximize his potential to make this deal look like a true bargain.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Andre's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Andre Cisco, a five-year veteran and former second-round pick, has carved out a steady role as the New York Jets' starting safety despite uneven production across his career arc. Now 26, Cisco has appeared in 71 games with meaningful snaps on a playoff-contending defense, positioning him as an established depth-to-mid-tier starter rather than a liability or star. His B-minus grade reflects a player who delivers reliability in coverage but lacks the playmaking consistency elite safeties demonstrate week-to-week. Cisco's defining strength lies in his run support and box presence—he's averaging 5.13 tackles per game this season, well above the NFL average of 3.41 and approaching elite territory at 7.78. However, his pass defense remains a critical weakness; he's generated just 0.13 passes defensed per game against an NFL average of 0.29, signaling struggles in coverage and ball awareness. This split between run-stopping prowess and secondary limitations mirrors the profile of a strong-safety-turned-free-safety trying to prove he can hold his own against spread formations. Cisco's trajectory shows concerning downward movement, slipping from a C+ grade in 2023 to a C last year and bottoming out at D-plus in 2025—a trend that demands attention heading into next offseason. The Jets must determine whether this decline reflects scheme fit, injury aftereffects, or genuine regression in his core skill set. If he can stabilize as a reliable two-down safety paired with a coverage-oriented partner, Cisco remains a useful roster piece; otherwise, his market value will continue eroding.

How Andre Compares at the Position

Andre Cisco ranks 48th of 196 graded safeties by performance. That slots Andre between Grant Delpit (B-) just ahead and Darrick Forrest (B-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Jets gamble on redemption with a low-risk, one-year safety deal. Multiple outlets frame this as a second-chance opportunity for the hometown player after disappointment. Cisco's motivation and familiarity with new DC Aaron Glenn represent the key upside angle. Fans debate whether the struggling safety can actually bounce back or remains a bust. Expect Cisco competing for safety snaps with higher expectations under Glenn's scheme.