Green Bay Packers sign CB Brandon Cisse

Brandon Cisse's signing earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a measured verdict that reflects modest upside tempered by meaningful execution risk. The Packers are committing $9.36M total on a cornerback prospect, averaging $2.34M annually—a below-market rate that signals either a prove-it deal or depth-piece economics, both reasonable bets for a second-rounder still early in his NFL arc. The value proposition hinges entirely on whether Cisse can develop into a reliable starter or at minimum a versatile contributor in Green Bay's secondary; at this price point, the team has genuine downside protection if he doesn't materialize. This is the type of calculated, low-risk addition that makes sense during the offseason window, especially for a 9-7-1 squad that barely cracked the playoff picture and can afford to experiment with developmental talent alongside proven starters. The CVI sits comfortably in the "solid foundational bet" range—not a steal, not an overpay, but a pragmatic move that won't handicap the cap if it fails to pan out.