Browns' Denzel Ward could be traded as team reassesses core players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Cleveland Browns defensive standout Denzel Ward may be on the trading block as the team navigates a challenging season. The player's contract runs through 2027, but his recent performance and elite status could prompt the Browns to consider a trade before his value declines. The organization’s recent moves suggest they may not be focused on immediate competition, and Ward might seek a team with better prospects as he approaches the end of his prime at 29. Discussions about his future could escalate as trade deadlines approach.
- •Denzel Ward is under contract with the Browns until 2027.
- •Ward recently ranked as the seventh-best cornerback by NFL executives.
- •His elite status makes him highly sought after if put on the market.
- •The Browns traded Myles Garrett, indicating a shift in team strategy.
- •Ward had a productive 2025 season with 39 tackles and one interception.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Colts' $42 million weapon could be next star to be traded
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Browns' $100.5 million defender could be next star to be traded
"There have been several trades of star players in recent months, and one Colt could end up being the next to go.
"Huge NFL trades have become more common lately, and some think the Browns could send out another star soon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 11:16 PMColts' $42 million weapon could be next star to be traded
There have been several trades of star players in recent months, and one Colt could end up being the next to go.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 10:55 PMBrowns' $100.5 million defender could be next star to be traded
Huge NFL trades have become more common lately, and some think the Browns could send out another star soon.
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