Denzel Ward agrees to two-year contract extension with Browns
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Key Points:
- Browns cornerback Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the team, signaling his commitment to remain in Cleveland.
- The deal is worth $62.2 million, with $52.3 million guaranteed, making Ward the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL.
- Ward, a 29-year-old Ohio native and former Ohio State star, was drafted fourth overall by the Browns in 2018 and has established himself as one of the league’s top cornerbacks.
- Despite the Browns undergoing a rebuild and trading star Myles Garrett, Ward expressed a strong desire to stay with the team, leading to this lucrative extension.
- The contract ensures Ward will play his prime years in Cleveland, providing stability for both the player and the franchise.
