Brevyn Spann-ford

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		34	18	178	1
2025		17	9	90	1
2024		17	9	88	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This B+ CVI reflects excellent value for the Cowboys, who secured a promising depth piece at a basement price that carries minimal risk. Spann-Ford's $0.9M AAV represents replacement-level money for a tight end who projects as a solid developmental asset behind the established starters, making this essentially a cost-free lottery ticket with legitimate upside. The three-year structure gives Dallas plenty of runway to develop his skill set while the minimal $0.2M guaranteed money means they can walk away without consequence if he doesn't progress as expected. For a position where even middling veterans command $3-4M annually, locking up a young tight end with growth potential at under $1M per year is shrewd roster construction. The Cowboys essentially bought themselves a long-term look at Spann-Ford's ceiling while paying depth piece wages, and even if he never develops beyond his current tier, the financial commitment won't hamstring their salary cap flexibility. This deal exemplifies smart asset accumulation — minimal investment with the potential for significant return if the player develops into a contributor.

Performance Analysis

Brevyn Spann-Ford earns an F for the Cowboys at tight end, a physically imposing player who has not translated his size into meaningful NFL production. Spann-Ford has the body of a tight end — the height and length are legitimate — but his football instincts and route running are below NFL standards. Dallas has not been able to get anything out of him in the passing game, and his blocking has been inconsistent. The Cowboys need more from their tight end position, and Spann-Ford has been a non-factor. He is a practice-squad caliber player whose physical upside has not materialized into on-field results.