Dj Ivey

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		36	—	6	24
2025		17	0	3	17
2024		11	0	2	4
2023		8

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Cincinnati Bengals secured solid value with DJ Ivey's four-year, $3.9M extension, earning a B- CVI in what amounts to a low-risk developmental investment. At just $1.0M annually with minimal guaranteed money, this deal reflects smart roster building around an unproven cornerback who still has upside to unlock. The contract structure heavily favors Cincinnati, giving them four years of cost control while Ivey works to establish himself as more than a special teams contributor and depth piece. With only $100K guaranteed, the Bengals can easily move on if Ivey doesn't develop, but the modest AAV leaves plenty of room for this to become a steal if he emerges as a reliable starter. This is exactly the type of calculated gamble contending teams should make on young defensive backs — minimal downside with legitimate upside potential in a secondary that could use more depth behind their established starters.

Performance Analysis

DJ Ivey earns an F for the Bengals at cornerback, a player who has been unable to compete at the NFL level in coverage. Ivey has been beaten by receivers consistently and does not have the technique or recovery speed to survive in the secondary. Cincinnati's defense needs reliable corner play, and Ivey has been the opposite of reliable. His rare appearances on defense have been negative, and he has been confined to a minimal role. The Bengals need better depth at the position, because Ivey is not a viable option.