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Delpit's Extension: Key Move for Browns?
22 Jun
Summary
- Grant Delpit and Ronnie Hickman face free agency.
- Denzel Ward's trade availability may resurface.
- Delpit extension could set contract around $15 million.
The Cleveland Browns are navigating a period of substantial roster evolution. Many long-standing players have moved on, leaving figures like cornerback Denzel Ward and safety Grant Delpit as some of the most tenured on the team. Delpit, alongside fellow safety Ronnie Hickman, is approaching free agency, and discussions about trading Ward are anticipated as the NFL trade deadline nears, despite his potential desire to remain.
ESPN's analyst Aaron Schatz has recommended that Browns General Manager Andrew Berry prioritize securing an extension for Delpit. Currently, Delpit's contract places him outside the top 15 safeties, earning less than half of what top earners like Derwin James and Kyle Hamilton receive. While unlikely to command $20 million annually, an extension could position Delpit in the next salary bracket, potentially around $15 million per year.
