Easton Mascarenas-arnold

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		16	9	—	—
2025		16	9	0.0	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This Easton Mascarenas-Arnold deal is an absolute steal that earns an A CVI grade — the Browns locked up legitimate linebacker depth for essentially minimum wage. At just $1M per year with minimal guaranteed money, Cleveland is paying replacement-level dollars for what projects as a solid depth piece who could step into a larger role if needed. The three-year term gives the Browns cost certainty through 2027 while Mascarenas-Arnold should still be in his athletic prime, and the minuscule $100K guarantee means Cleveland can cut bait with virtually zero financial consequences if he doesn't pan out. This is exactly the type of low-risk, high-upside contract that championship teams use to build roster depth — if Mascarenas-Arnold develops into anything more than a special teams contributor, this becomes one of the best value signings of the cycle. The Browns essentially bought themselves a lottery ticket with house money, and even if it doesn't hit, they're out pocket change for a position where having reliable bodies matters tremendously.

Performance Analysis

Easton Mascarenas-Arnold earns a D- for the Browns at linebacker, a young player who has been primarily a special teams contributor. Mascarenas-Arnold has not earned meaningful defensive snaps, and his limited opportunities on defense have not been impressive. His instincts and processing speed need significant development before he can be trusted in Cleveland's defense. The Browns have better options at linebacker, and he is at the bottom of the depth chart. He needs to show improvement quickly to remain on an NFL roster.