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Grade Cleveland Browns sign Andre Szmyt
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Re-signing Szmyt is a pragmatic depth move for Cleveland's kicking position. Headlines show Szmyt improving mid-season, suggesting growing confidence and NFL acclimation. His 50-yard field goal opening a divisional game indicates reliable performance capability. Fans appreciate his trajectory but remain cautious about long-term consistency at the position. Browns likely view him as a solid bridge option pending future evaluation.
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The Cleveland Browns' signing of Andre Szmyt earns a B+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a sharp value move for a depth addition that costs virtually nothing against the salary cap. At $1.005M on a one-year deal, this is replacement-level spending — the kind of transaction that doesn't move the needle on roster construction but also carries zero financial risk. Given the Browns' 5-12 record and ongoing offseason churn, acquiring depth on a prove-it contract makes sense; Szmyt either contributes at minimal cost or clears a roster spot without dead-cap consequences. The CVI grade reflects that the deal is fairly priced for what the team is getting — no overpay, no discount, just efficient roster management during the rebuild phase. One-year, sub-million signings are where teams find the most reliable value, and this transaction follows that blueprint cleanly without tying the Browns to future financial obligations.
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- 1 year
- Total Value
- $1.0M
- AAV
- $1.0M
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The Cleveland Browns signed Andre Szmyt on April 6, 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 A-.
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