Tyre Phillips

Season	Team	GP	Grade
2023		10	C- C- Below average
2022		12	C- C- Below average
2021		10	C- C- Below average
2020		12	C- C- Below average

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Browns secured Tyre Phillips on what appears to be a modest one-year prove-it deal at $1.2M, but even at that bargain-basement price, this signing earns a D+ CVI that reflects lingering concerns about his reliability. Phillips operates as a serviceable starter when healthy, possessing the size and experience to fill a roster spot along the offensive line, but his injury history and inconsistent play make him a risky depth piece even at minimum wage. At 29, he's entering the declining phase of his career arc where offensive linemen typically see their athleticism fade, making this more of a stopgap move than a foundational addition. The short-term structure limits Cleveland's downside exposure, but it also signals they couldn't find a more compelling option in free agency or the draft. This feels like organizational maintenance rather than meaningful roster improvement — Phillips gives them a warm body who knows the system, but don't expect him to move the needle for a Browns team still searching for consistent pass protection.

Performance Analysis

Tyre Phillips is a 29-year-old offensive tackle who has spent four seasons in the NFL attempting to carve out a consistent role, yet his career résumé of just 12 games played tells the story of a player who has never been able to string together the availability that defines a reliable NFL lineman. For a position where showing up on game day is arguably the most critical measurable, Phillips falls well short of even the developing-player threshold, making it difficult to evaluate him with any meaningful sample of sustained performance. His limited action with the Cleveland Browns reflects a player who has existed on the fringes of roster construction — a depth option whose upside has been perpetually undermined by his inability to stay on the field. Grading out at D+ overall, Phillips has not demonstrated the durability or consistency that would merit serious consideration as a long-term solution along Cleveland's offensive front. The Browns, who have invested heavily in protecting their quarterback and establishing a physical run game, need more certainty at tackle than Phillips has been capable of providing. At 29, the window for a late-career emergence is narrow, and the path forward hinges almost entirely on whether he can finally maintain health across a full season. If Phillips cannot achieve that baseline of availability in 2024, his NFL tenure may quietly reach its end without ever fulfilling the promise that earned him a roster spot in the first place.

Fan Sentiment

Browns add offensive line depth with a low-risk futures contract signing. Limited media coverage suggests this is a routine roster-building move, not headline news. Phillips offers experience as a backup tackle but hasn't demonstrated starter-caliber reliability. Fans view this as a pragmatic depth acquisition rather than an exciting prospect. Cleveland continues filling roster spots ahead of the offseason without major commitment.