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Grade Cleveland Browns sign DT Sam Kamara
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Browns retain depth with re-signing of veteran defensive lineman Kamara. All five headlines frame this as a routine re-signing, emphasizing depth retention rather than impact. The term "re-sign" signals continuity with a known commodity, not a breakthrough acquisition. Fans likely view this as necessary roster maintenance without excitement or controversy. Kamara figures to remain a rotational contributor in Cleveland's defensive line rotation.
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The Cleveland Browns' signing of defensive tackle Sam Kamara earns a B- Contract Value Index (CVI), a reasonable depth move at a price point that reflects realistic market value for a rotational interior defender. At $1.1M on a one-year deal, this is a low-risk, low-cost addition—the kind of veteran minimum-adjacent contract that allows the team to build depth without meaningful cap consequence during the offseason. The value here is straightforward: Kamara arrives as a below-average starter or solid backup-caliber contributor, and the Browns are paying him accordingly, with no guaranteed money tying their hands long-term. The CVI lands in B- rather than B+ or higher because a one-year, $1.1M signing carries minimal upside leverage; there's no extension runway, no gamble on a comeback arc, no long-term cap efficiency gain—just a short-term roster fill that's priced to match its utility. Given the Browns' 5-12 record and #13 AFC seed position entering the offseason, this is a pragmatic, low-profile move that won't move the needle on the competitive outlook but also won't hamstring future flexibility. The transaction demonstrates competent rather than creative cap management: it's the sort of understated decision that separates competent front offices from ones that overpay for marginal contributors.
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- 1 year
- Total Value
- $1.1M
- AAV
- $1.1M
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The Cleveland Browns signed Sam Kamara (DT) on March 24, 2026. FanVerdicts covers every reported NFL move — and asks fans to weigh in on each one. Cast your Fan Verdict on this move, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — sentiment and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B-, Sentiment B+.
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