Deandre Carter

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		111	117	1,331	6
2025		4	0	0	0
2024		13	9	72	0
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Browns' decision to bring back Deandre Carter on a $1.4M deal represents a slight overpay for what amounts to a depth signing, earning a D+ CVI that reflects underwhelming value relative to production. Carter slots into the replacement-level tier as a receiver, making this contract modest but still inflated for a player whose primary contribution comes on special teams rather than offensive snaps. At 31 years old, Carter is well past any developmental upside and entering the phase where even his return specialist skills could decline rapidly. The minimal $0.8M guarantee does provide Cleveland some flexibility to cut bait if needed, but committing seven figures to a player who struggles to impact games as a receiver shows questionable roster allocation. This feels like the Browns paying for familiarity rather than production, securing a known commodity who won't move the needle in what should be a competitive AFC North race.

Performance Analysis

DeAndre Carter earns an F for the Browns at wide receiver, a veteran who has been primarily a return specialist throughout his career. Carter offers some value on punt returns, where his decisiveness has made him a competent option. However, his offensive contributions are essentially zero — he is not a viable receiving target at this point in his career. Cleveland has better options at receiver, and Carter's roster spot is entirely dependent on his special teams value. He is a specialist who does one thing, and even that is not at an elite level.