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Ward Secures Record Deal: Browns DB Rewrites NFL Contract History
29 Jul
Summary
- Denzel Ward's new contract makes him the NFL's highest-paid defensive back.
- The deal is worth $62.2 million over two years, with $52.3 million guaranteed.
- Ward leads the NFL with 104 passes defensed since 2018.
Denzel Ward has signed a two-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, establishing him as the highest-paid defensive back in the National Football League. This landmark deal is worth $62.2 million and includes $52.3 million in guaranteed money. The average annual value of Ward's contract exceeds $31 million, surpassing previous top figures for defensive backs.
Ward, who grew up near Cleveland, is now the team's longest-tenured player. Since his NFL debut in 2018, he has accumulated 104 passes defensed, the most in the league. He has also recorded 18 interceptions, tied for 19th most.
Last season, the 29-year-old cornerback played in 15 games, tallying 39 tackles and one interception. Ward was originally selected by the Browns as the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
