Denzel Ward is 29 years old with 2 years left on his contract before this extension. He joins Jeff Simmons and Derwin J Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: The Browns agreed to a two-year, $62.2 million extension with Ward, including $52.3 million guaranteed. The deal makes the Pro Bowl corner the NFL's highest-paid defensive back for the second time.

Why it matters: Cleveland chose cost certainty well before Ward approached the end of his existing term. The extension keeps him under contract beyond the upcoming 2026 season.

By the numbers: The extension averages $31.1 million per year, with guarantees covering about 84.1% of its total value.

What to watch: Watch how Cleveland distributes the guarantees and new money across the extended term.

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