D’Angelo Ross

Career StatsD-

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

Season	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT	PD	Grade
2025		10	9	0.0	0	—	F F Bottom 5%
2024		10	13	0.0	0	—	F F Bottom 5%
2023		13	8	0.0	0	—	F F Bottom 5%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Cleveland Browns struck solid value with D'Angelo Ross, landing a B- CVI that represents a fair deal for depth cornerback help. At $1.2M AAV on a one-year prove-it contract, the Browns are paying appropriate backup money for an unproven commodity who could exceed expectations or provide adequate special teams coverage. Ross's 32-year age works against long-term upside, but for a short-term flyer, the downside risk is minimal given the modest financial commitment. The one-year structure is perfect for this type of signing — Cleveland gets to evaluate whether Ross has anything left in the tank without any future salary obligations if he doesn't pan out. This is exactly the type of low-risk, potentially decent-reward move that smart front offices make to fill out their secondary depth, giving the Browns a veteran presence in the defensive backfield without breaking the bank.

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 D’Angelo's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

D'Angelo Ross delivers production that earns a D- performance grade against CB comps. At 32 years old and five seasons into his career, Ross has become a below-average cornerback whose on-field contributions no longer justify a prominent role in Cleveland's secondary scheme. His 2025 season output of 9 tackles across 10 games reflects the limited impact expected from a fringe depth piece — minimal counting stats that underscore his marginal defensive presence. The core weakness here is simple: Ross lacks the coverage range, athleticism, or ball skills to function as anything more than a reserve option in a competitive NFL secondary, and his age compounds the decline. The Browns' re-signing is exactly what the media framing suggests — a low-risk housekeeping move that keeps a familiar face in the mix without betting organizational capital on meaningful production, which is precisely where a D- grade lands him. His path to the final roster remains genuinely uncertain despite the contract, as he'll compete for a backup cornerback spot in training camp against younger, more athletic depth options. This is a depth retention that provides organizational continuity and familiarity with the system, but nothing more — the kind of signing that generates zero playoff implications or championship window impact.

How D’Angelo Compares at the Position

D’Angelo Ross ranks 265th of 270 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots D’Angelo between Jarrick Bernard-Converse (D-) just ahead and Charles Woods (D-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

D'Angelo Ross's re-signing with the Cleveland Browns earned a B+ sentiment grade, reflecting a pragmatic but uninspiring move that generated minimal fanfare across NFL media circles. Five outlets covered the transaction, universally framing it as routine depth maintenance rather than a meaningful roster upgrade, with Ross viewed as a fringe player whose ceiling remains limited as a core contributor. The media narrative positioned this as textbook housekeeping — keeping a familiar face who understands the system without expecting significant on-field impact. Fans appear equally measured in their response, seeing Ross as a low-risk depth option who provides insurance but little excitement for Cleveland's secondary plans. The Browns essentially bought themselves a known commodity who will compete for a backup cornerback spot, though his path to making the final roster remains uncertain. This represents the type of under-the-radar signing that keeps defensive coordinators comfortable with their depth chart without moving the needle for championship aspirations. Ross enters training camp as a depth piece fighting for survival rather than a player expected to elevate Cleveland's defensive ceiling.