Denzel Ward agrees to two-year contract extension with Browns
Browns lock historic Denzel Ward extension even as they tangle with Steelers over Joey Porter Jr.
Who reported it (5)
- Browns complicate Steelers’ contract negotiations with Joey Porter Jr Behind the Steel Curtain · 4h ago
- Joey Porter Jr.’s Price Continues to Rise After Latest CB Extension Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- There’s a new highest-paid cornerback in NFL history 98.5 The Sports Hub · 4h ago
- Denzel Ward, Browns Agree to Historic New Contract During NFL Training Camp, Updated Salary Cap Bleacher Report · 4h ago
- Browns complicate Steelers’ contract negotiations with Joey Porter Jr Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
The story so far
Even as the Browns’ negotiations with Steelers over Joey Porter Jr. intensify, they simultaneously locked in a record deal with veteran cornerback Denzel Ward. The team confirmed a two‑year extension during NFL training camp, a move described as historic for a cornerback.
The announcement arrived amid reports that the Browns were complicating Steelers’ contract negotiations with Joey Porter Jr. The contract pushes Ward to the top of NFL earnings for his position, making him the league’s highest‑paid cornerback, according to 98.5 The Sports Hub and Bleacher Report.
Its salary‑cap impact was noted by the same outlets, while Yahoo Sports points to the deal’s ripple effect on Steelers’ pursuit of Porter Jr. Ward’s deal is now official; negotiations around Porter Jr. remain in flux.
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The obvious questions
How long is Denzel Ward’s new contract?
The coverage states it is a two‑year extension.
What distinction does the contract give Ward among NFL cornerbacks?
Reports describe the deal as historic, placing Ward as the league’s highest‑paid cornerback.
How does Ward’s contract relate to the Browns’ dealings with the Steelers?
The same coverage notes the Browns’ contract moves are complicating the Steelers’ negotiations for Joey Porter Jr.
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