Browns Make Cornerback Highest Paid Defensive Back in NFL

The Cleveland Browns reached a huge contract extension with Denzel Ward, making him the highest-paid cornerback in league history.

Browns' Ward becomes NFL's highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says  Toronto Star

Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press

At least Browns fans will have one thing to cheer about for the next few seasons.

Ward already topped the cornerback earnings leaderboard when he signed his previous deal

Ward will be re-setting the market for star defensive backs for a second time in his career

Highest-Paid Defensive Tackles in the NFL: Full Breakdown  Sports Illustrated