Ja'marcus Ingram

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		30	2	6	39
2025		11	0	2	12
2024		17	2	4	24
2023		3

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Ja'marcus Ingram's one-year, $1.1M deal with the Houston Texans earns a B+ CVI and represents solid value for a depth cornerback acquisition. At just over $1 million annually, the Texans are paying appropriate market rate for a player who profiles as a reliable depth piece rather than a week-one starter. The short-term structure is particularly smart given Ingram's role — Houston gets a proven backup who can step in when needed without any long-term financial commitment or risk. This type of deal exemplifies smart roster construction in the salary cap era, where teams need affordable, competent players behind their stars. The B+ CVI reflects exactly what you want to see from a depth signing: reasonable cost, clear role definition, and flexibility for both sides moving forward. Houston addressed a positional need without breaking the bank or handcuffing their future cap space, making this the kind of under-the-radar move that often pays dividends when injuries inevitably strike.

Performance Analysis

Ja'Marcus Ingram grades at a D- as a young cornerback who has shown some promising ball skills during his time with the Bills. His two interceptions and six passes defended across 30 games over four seasons demonstrate the kind of coverage ability that gets you noticed, even if the overall production has been inconsistent. Ingram played 11 games in 2025 and 17 in 2024, showing increasing trust from the Buffalo coaching staff. The one sack adds blitzing versatility, while the 39 tackles show he is willing to come up and support against the run. Now heading to Houston, Ingram brings a developing skillset that could flourish with a change of scenery — the Texans' aggressive defensive scheme could help unlock more of the playmaking ability he has flashed.