
#87 TE · Cleveland Browns
2 transactions this offseason
Height
6'5"
Weight
242 lbs
Age
29
College
Auburn
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
1 yr
TE Rank
#35 / 173
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 2 | 2 | 11 | — |
| 2025 | ![]() | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 1 |
Total Value
$885K
AAV
$885K/yr
This signing grades out as an overpay for the Cleveland Browns — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Sal's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL TEs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $885K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the TE market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Sal is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
Sal Cannella grades as a rotational player among NFL tight ends — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is yards per reception at 5.50 (below the NFL average of 10.1), ranking as well below average for the position. Receiving yards per game, at 5.50 compared to an NFL average of 35.0, is where he falls short relative to the position. His receiving numbers suggest a blocking-first tight end with limited involvement in the passing game. Limited games played (2 career) reduces confidence in this grade.
Browns waive Cannella to clear roster space for CB depth, a forgettable roster housekeeping move. Headlines suggest Cannella was a fringe practice squad contributor nearing his NFL debut after six years. The swap favors defensive need over offensive depth, signaling priority shift toward secondary reinforcement. Minimal fan reaction indicates Cannella held little organizational or fan significance whatsoever. Browns continue building cornerback depth as primary offseason objective with strategic waiver maneuvers.
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Sal Cannella is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at TE for the Cleveland Browns. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Sal Cannella: Contract Value Index C-, Performance D+, Sentiment D, Fan Verdict pending.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 3 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
Updated Jan 1, 1970
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D-
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
D
2023
(20% weight)