D'angelo Ross

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		33	—	4	33
2025		10	0	2	9
2024		10	0	2	13
2023		13

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Browns landed solid value with D'Angelo Ross at $1.2M AAV, earning a C+ CVI that reflects a fair market deal for an unproven cornerback. While Ross hasn't established himself as a reliable NFL starter yet, Cleveland isn't overpaying for upside — this modest investment aligns perfectly with his current production tier and allows the team to evaluate his development without significant financial risk. The one-year structure is particularly shrewd, giving the Browns flexibility to either retain Ross at a reasonable rate if he emerges as a contributor or move on without any long-term commitment. At just over the veteran minimum, this deal represents the type of low-cost roster building that successful franchises execute regularly, especially at a position where depth is crucial. Ross gets his opportunity to prove he belongs while Cleveland maintains complete control over his future, making this a sensible gamble that won't hurt the salary cap regardless of outcome.

Performance Analysis

D'Angelo Ross earns an F for the Browns at cornerback, a player who has been unable to compete at the NFL level in coverage. Ross has been beaten regularly by NFL receivers and does not have the technique or recovery speed to survive in the secondary. Cleveland's defense has been strong in many areas, but the cornerback depth has been a concern, and Ross has not helped. He is a practice-squad level player who has not shown enough to earn a consistent role. The Browns need to find better depth at the position.