Browns sign Denzel Ward to contract extension worth $62.2 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Denzel Ward has extended his contract with the Cleveland Browns for three more years. The reported extension is valued at $62.2 million, which includes a substantial signing bonus. This deal backloads Ward's cap hit, allowing the Browns to increase their current cap space to approximately $28 million. Additionally, the structure is designed to provide flexibility moving forward, particularly in managing their salary cap concerning the quarterback position. Ward's base salary will revert to the veteran minimum in coming years, paving the way for further roster management options.
- •Denzel Ward's contract is a three-year extension valued at $62.2 million.
- •The deal includes a $17.2 million signing bonus that does not count against the cap.
- •Cleveland's cap space increases to roughly $28 million post-extension.
- •Ward's future base salary could be restructured if he maintains performance.
- 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — Browns, Denzel Ward's new contract details revealed after extension
"After re-upping for three more years with the Browns, Denzel Ward's new contract details have been revealed
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