Dallas Cowboys sign Curtis Robinson

Curtis Robinson's one-year, $1.215M signing earns a C Contract Value Index (CVI)—a deal that reflects the reality of depth-chart positioning and marginal roster contribution. With no Pro Bowl selections, All-Pro honors, or notable statistical profile in the data, Robinson operates in the replacement-level to below-average tier, the kind of low-cost depth piece teams cycle through during offseason roster construction. At $1.215M on a prove-it deal, the Cowboys are paying exactly what the market values a developmental or reserve-caliber contributor, leaving zero guaranteed risk and minimal cap exposure—a straightforward, low-stakes transaction. The CVI grade captures the inherent tension: the salary is appropriately sized for the player's tier, but that tier itself offers limited upside or immediate roster impact, making this neither a bargain nor a steal. For a team currently sitting at 7-9-1 and outside the playoff picture, this is the kind of marginal move that does not move the needle in either direction—it fills a roster slot without demanding capital or long-term commitment, which is precisely what the price tag reflects.