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Browns' Ward becomes NFL's highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk JOE REEDY, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The extension is for two years and is worth $62.
A notable development in the NFL has been reported, with Denzel Ward agreeing to a contract extension with the Cleveland Browns. This extension is said to make Ward the highest-paid defensive back in the league. 2 million, with a significant portion of it being guaranteed.
Further details of the agreement are available from the source. For those interested in learning more about Denzel Ward's contract extension, additional information can be found through the original report from the Associated Press, as provided by ValleyCentral.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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