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A low-cost depth retention that keeps familiar rotation pieces without addressing Cleveland's real defensive line needs. Five headlines covered the move, reflecting modest media interest in a routine roster decision. The $1.1 million price tag signals Cleveland views Kamara strictly as rotational filler, not a difference-maker. Fans largely shrug at this signing, questioning whether the Browns need better talent than a veteran minimum body. Kamara provides camp competition but likely contributes minimally to Cleveland's 2024 defensive line rotation.
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This signing grades out as a solid deal for the Cleveland Browns — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Sam's on-field performance ranks in the lower half among NFL DTs, grading him as a rotational player at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the DT market. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting rotational player production at bargain cost, which is the kind of financial efficiency that builds roster depth. Sam is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The one-year deal minimizes the team's financial risk, effectively making this a prove-it contract.
Contract Details
- Length
- 1 year
- Total Value
- $1.1M
- AAV
- $1.1M
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About this NFL transaction
The Cleveland Browns signed Sam Kamara (DT) on March 24, 2026. FanVerdicts grades every reported NFL transaction across three dimensions independently: Contract Value Index measures the deal's value relative to expected production, Sentiment measures media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict aggregates community voting on this page. Current grades for this move: Contract Value Index A-, Sentiment B, Fan Verdict pending.
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