Dallas Cowboys sign WR Romello Brinson

Dallas signed Brinson to a three-year deal worth $3.1M ($1.03M AAV), and that's a fair-value proposition for a depth wideout on a modest prove-it contract — he earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) because the dollars align with the on-field return expected from a reserve-level receiver. At just over $1M annually, this is well below what even slot or fourth-option pass-catchers command on the open market, so the team is not overpaying for production; the risk is whether Brinson can actually deliver that reserve-level output or flashes of more, which would flip this into bargain territory. The three-year structure limits Dallas's downside exposure — if he busts, the dead-cap hit is manageable, and the club isn't locked into significant guaranteed money. What keeps this from grading higher is the lack of a clear offensive opportunity; Brinson is entering a depth chart conversation, not a featured role, which means the ceiling on his value return is capped unless injuries or camp performance force the team's hand. For a team sitting at 7-9-1 and out of playoff position heading into the offseason, this is the kind of low-risk, low-cost flier that makes sense — you're not betting the farm, and if he sticks as a legitimate third or fourth target, you've found value. The deal is neither a steal nor a misstep; it's a competent depth acquisition priced correctly for the risk.