Browns sign Denzel Ward and Grant Delpit to significant extensions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
On July 29, 2026, the Cleveland Browns announced contract extensions for cornerback Denzel Ward and safety Grant Delpit. Ward receives a two-year deal worth $62.2 million, while Delpit secures a three-year contract totaling $48 million. This follows the recent trade of star defensive end Myles Garrett, raising questions about the team's long-term strategy. The organization appears to be balancing immediate contracts with a future-focused rebuild after moving away from Garrett.
- •Ward signs a two-year, $62.2 million extension.
- •Delpit signs a three-year, $48 million extension.
- •Browns traded Myles Garrett for Jared Verse and draft picks.
- •The team's future strategy is under scrutiny following the Garrett deal.
- •Both extensions came just days after the Garrett trade.
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Browns' $110 million contract signings don't make sense after Myles Garrett trade
"Cleveland's decision-making process doesn't line up.
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