Andre Cisco

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		71	8	25	270
2025		8	0	1	41
2024		16	1	7	68
2023		15

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Jets secured solid value by locking up Andre Cisco at $2.5M AAV, a deal that earns a B- CVI and represents fair market pricing for a serviceable starter at safety. Cisco's production tier aligns well with his salary slot, as New York isn't paying premium money for elite coverage skills but rather investing appropriately in a dependable defensive back who can handle his assignments without breaking the bank. The one-year structure with $1.3M guaranteed gives both sides flexibility — the Jets can evaluate whether Cisco takes a developmental leap without long-term commitment, while the player gets a chance to prove he's worth a more lucrative extension. At his age, this contract positions Cisco perfectly to either cement his role in New York's secondary or use this season as a springboard to a bigger payday elsewhere. This move reflects smart roster building by the Jets, addressing a need at safety without overspending on the position, though they'll need Cisco to maximize his potential to make this deal look like a true bargain.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Andre's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Tape review and box-score baselines converge on a B- performance grade for Andre Cisco. The 26-year-old safety delivered respectable production in 2025, recording 41 tackles across eight games—a pace that reflects solid availability and above-average tackle rate for the position, though the limited games-played window undercuts any claim to elite consistency. His career résumé of eight interceptions and 25 passes defended over five seasons marks him as a credible ball-hawk with range instincts, but that output hasn't translated into the kind of high-leverage coverage dominance or ball-hawking elite-tier production that anchors championship defenses. The disconnect between his B- tape grade and the D- sentiment surrounding him tells the real story: the Jets' decision to keep him on a one-year, low-value deal signals organizational doubt rather than confidence, and recent roster churn—cuts at center and kicker, signings at wide receiver and kicker—suggests a front office willing to pivot away from depth pieces that aren't justifying their spots. Unless Cisco delivers a standout preseason run, he enters training camp fighting for a roster spot rather than competing for starts, a precarious perch for a five-year veteran whose ceiling has plateaued at solid-starter depth. In a franchise as unsettled as the 3-14 Jets, that floor is brittle.

How Andre Compares at the Position

Andre Cisco ranks 48th of 196 graded safeties by performance. That slots Andre between Grant Delpit (B-) just ahead and Darrick Forrest (B-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Coverage volume around Andre Cisco produces a D- sentiment grade in the current window. The narrative centers on genuine organizational uncertainty — media outlets are openly questioning whether the safety will survive final roster cuts, a skepticism rooted in the Jets' decision to retain him on a one-year, low-value deal rather than committing to long-term continuity. This framing stands in stark contrast to his on-field performance, which earned a solid B grade; the disconnect reveals that Cisco's respectable career production—eight interceptions and 25 passes defended across five seasons—hasn't translated into confidence from either the front office or the fanbase. Recent Jets roster churn, including releases at center and linebacker and additions at wide receiver and kicker, underscores the organization's broader willingness to pivot away from underperforming depth pieces, intensifying the perception that Cisco is fighting for a spot rather than competing for starts. The media consensus is unambiguous: unless Cisco delivers a standout training camp and preseason performance, he'll remain branded as a below-average retention and depth-chart casualty, a symbol of the Jets' chronic struggles upgrading the safety position. His status as a veteran presence and locker room contributor offers a minimal safety net, but it's insufficient to override the prevailing sense that his NFL future beyond 2025 is genuinely at risk.