Cleveland Browns: Tendered TEs Brenden Bates, WRs Malachi Corley and Jamari Thrash, LB Winston Reid, LS Rex Sunahara and K Andre Szmyt as exclusive rights free agents. Released OT Cornelius Lucas.

ReleaseMar 4, 2026
Cornelius Lucas

Cornelius Lucas

OT · Cleveland Browns

D+
Sentiment
C
CVI
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Sentiment Analysis

Browns release veteran backup OT Lucas after poor fit, clearing cap space while tendering cost-controlled depth at other positions.

Based on media coverage and fan discussion

Contract Value Analysis

The Contract Value Index rates this as slightly above market rate with a CVI ratio of 1.17. Cornelius projects at below-average production (48/100) for the OT position. The salary sits at a moderate level (40/100) relative to the OT market. At 95/100 on the age-prime scale, Cornelius is in or near his prime years.

Based on contract structure and market comparables

Contract Value Index

CVI Ratio
1.17Slight Overpay
Performance Score48/100
Salary Efficiency40/100
Age / Prime Window95/100
Contract Length100/100
Guarantee Structure75/100

CVI > 1.0 = team getting more value than paying. CVI < 1.0 = overpay.

Sentiment Breakdown

Sentiment AnalysisMixed / Neutral
Media Sentiment60/100
FV Move Quality55/100
Coverage Volume70/100
Position Impact70/100

Based on media coverage and fan discussion

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