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.
NFL·ANALYSIS·July 28, 2026 05:49 PM ET
Ward becomes third player to reset his market on a third contract
Ward, 29, had two seasons left on his previous deal.
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