Brian Asamoah Ii

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		46	30	—	—
2025		4	—	—	—
2024		17	6	0.0	0
2023		13

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bengals locked up a solid depth piece at a bargain price, with Brian Asamoah II's four-year, $5.6M extension ($1.4M AAV) earning a B- CVI that represents excellent value for Cincinnati's linebacker corps. While Asamoah projects as a depth piece rather than an every-down starter, his $1.4M annual salary sits well below market rate for even rotational linebackers, giving the Bengals significant financial flexibility while securing reliable coverage behind their top options. The $3.8M in guaranteed money spread across four years minimizes risk while providing Asamoah with meaningful security, creating a win-win structure that protects both sides. At 25 years old, Asamoah is entering his prime developmental window, and this deal gives Cincinnati the runway to maximize his special teams value and potential defensive growth without breaking the bank. This is exactly the type of shrewd depth signing that championship-caliber teams make — locking up known commodities at below-market rates while preserving cap space for bigger moves at premium positions.

Performance Analysis

Brian Asamoah II pulls an F for the Bengals at linebacker, a former draft pick who has been unable to carve out a role in Cincinnati's defense. Asamoah has the speed and athleticism to intrigue, but his instincts and processing against the run have been consistently poor. He bites on misdirection too often and takes himself out of plays that a more disciplined linebacker would make. The Bengals have moved on to other options at the position, and Asamoah is fighting to stay in the league. His athletic testing was impressive at the combine, but that has not translated to productive NFL play.