Browns set to make Denzel Ward the NFL’s top-paid cornerback on record $62.2 million contract

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to a two-year contract extension with Denzel Ward totaling $62.2 million. According to an AP source, this deal establishes the five-time Pro Bowl cornerback as the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL. This record-breaking financial agreement ensures that Ward remains a key part of the Browns' defense for the next few seasons, providing a significant point of optimism for the team's supporters regarding their secondary strength.