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	0	0

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.

Performance Analysis

D'Angelo Ross earns an F for the Browns at cornerback, a depth player who has been thoroughly overmatched against NFL-caliber passing attacks. Ross lacks the speed and technique to compete on the outside, and his coverage has been consistently exploitable. Cleveland has other options in their secondary who are more capable, and Ross has not given the coaching staff any reason to trust him with meaningful snaps. His role has been limited to emergency coverage, and even in that capacity, the results have been poor. The Browns need better cornerback depth to support their strong defensive front.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk depth retention that keeps a familiar face in Cleveland's secondary. Five headlines covered the move, all framing it as a depth-oriented housekeeping signing. Ross is a fringe roster player with limited impact as a starter or core contributor. Fans see this as a safe, uninspiring move with minimal upside or downside. Ross will battle for a depth cornerback role but faces a tough cut-down road.