Tre Avery

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		48	—	11	78
2025		10	0	0	13
2024		9	0	0	3
2023		15

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Browns' decision to sign Tre Avery to a $1.2M one-year deal earns a C CVI — a fair market transaction that reflects both the player's unproven status and Cleveland's need for depth. At 29 years old, Avery represents a low-risk flier on a cornerback who hasn't established himself as a consistent NFL contributor, making the modest $1.2M AAV appropriate for his production tier. The age factor works against long-term upside here, as defensive backs typically don't experience late-career breakouts, but the single-year commitment limits Cleveland's exposure if Avery fails to develop into a reliable option. The contract structure is essentially risk-free for the Browns — they're paying replacement-level money for what they hope becomes a solid rotational piece without any future salary cap complications. This signing reflects prudent roster construction rather than a needle-moving acquisition, giving Cleveland an affordable veteran body to compete for snaps while maintaining flexibility for 2025.

Performance Analysis

Tre Avery's F grade in Cleveland is a blunt verdict on a cornerback who has been unable to hold down a spot in the NFL. Avery has bounced around the league, and each stop has produced the same result — inadequate coverage ability and too many big plays allowed. His F grade reflects a player who gets exposed against NFL-level receivers on a regular basis. Cleveland's secondary has had its share of problems, and Avery has been part of them. His lack of ball production and inability to consistently compete in coverage have left him on the roster bubble. Avery needs a dramatic improvement to continue his NFL career.

Fan Sentiment

A modest depth retention move, re-signing a fringe roster player with limited upside. Five headlines covered the move, mostly noting his dual role as cornerback and special teamer. His special teams value is the clearest justification — without it, this signing has little football merit. Fans largely view Avery as a camp body keeping the roster competitive at a thin position. He projects as a special teams ace at best, unlikely to carve out a significant defensive role.