What happened: The Browns added two years at $31.1 million annually to Denzel Ward’s contract. ESPN’s Seth Walder questioned paying early with two seasons remaining on the previous agreement.
NFL·August 8, 2026 12:05 PM ET
Denzel Ward extension draws scrutiny over age and timing
The deal includes $52.3 million guaranteed
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 81 min read
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