Andrei Iosivas

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		50	84	1,030	12
2025		17	33	435	2
2024		17	36	479	6
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Andrei Iosivas drew a B on the Contract Value Index — a calibrated read on Cincinnati's cap allocation at wide receiver. At roughly $1M AAV on a four-year rookie deal, the value itself remains sound for a third-year player coming off a 2025 season in which he posted 435 receiving yards across 17 games — production that lands squarely in the depth-piece tier. The CVI reflects a reasonable floor contract for a rotational receiver, but his C+ performance grade and the media consensus around his roster vulnerability underscore the central tension: he's being asked to prove he belongs in an increasingly competitive Cincinnati receiving corps after the Bengals invested draft capital in new pass-catchers this offseason. At 26 with three seasons played, Iosivas sits at a critical juncture — his chemistry with Joe Burrow on crossing routes and red-zone targets represents genuine NFL currency, yet 84 career receptions across three seasons signals he has not yet separated himself from replacement-level production. The Bengals' recent acquisitions and the media framing of him as a bubble candidate suggest management views him as depth under evaluation rather than a cornerstone piece, which aligns with a B-grade CVI that values the deal as fair but not advantageous. To move the needle on both his contract value and roster security, Iosivas will need preseason performance that demonstrates clear separation from incoming competition — otherwise, he risks becoming a cautionary tale about sixth-round draft picks who never broke through.

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 Andrei's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Andrei Iosivas grades a C+ performance mark, with his Pro Bowl-caliber stretches anchoring the read. A third-year receiver battling for relevance in Cincinnati's receiver room, Iosivas produced 435 receiving yards across 17 games in the 2025 season—a modest output that reflects both limited opportunity and inconsistent impact relative to the competition now surrounding him. His genuine chemistry with Joe Burrow on crossing routes and red-zone targets remains his most valuable asset, offering periodic flashes that suggest genuine connectivity in the offense, but those moments have not translated into the volume or consistency required to separate him from depth-chart pressure. The fact that he appeared in all 17 games speaks to his durability and trust within the scheme, yet 435 yards across a full season represents marginal production for a receiver tasked with claiming a meaningful role. With the Bengals introducing meaningful competition at the WR3 spot through recent draft additions, Iosivas now sits squarely on the roster bubble heading into 2026—his Pro Bowl-caliber connection points notwithstanding. Only a standout training camp and preseason can insulate him from becoming a casualty of Cincinnati's incoming depth, as his three-year statistical profile of 84 receptions and roughly 1,030 total yards has simply not established him as indispensable.

How Andrei Compares at the Position

Andrei Iosivas ranks 106th of 295 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Andrei between Dontae Fleming (C+) just ahead and Tru Edwards (C+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Andrei Iosivas finds himself squarely on the roster bubble entering 2026, earning a C- grade as media coverage has shifted from cautious optimism to legitimate concern about his NFL future. Despite flashes of chemistry with Joe Burrow on crossing routes and red-zone targets, his modest statistical output—84 career receptions for roughly 1,030 yards across three seasons—has failed to establish him as an indispensable piece of Cincinnati's offense. The Bengals' 2025 draft class has introduced meaningful competition for the WR3 role he's loosely held, with draft analysts and fantasy football communities increasingly framing him as a depth chart casualty waiting to happen rather than a locked-in contributor. Media narratives have crystallized around his precarious position, emphasizing that only a standout training camp and preseason performance can separate him from the incoming talent and secure his spot on the 53-man roster. The consensus view paints Iosivas as a player running out of time to prove he belongs in an increasingly crowded Cincinnati receiving corps.