Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward becomes minority owner of Cleveland Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward has joined Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as a minority owner of the Cleveland Guardians. The Macedonia, Ohio native and former Ohio State standout announced his investment in the Major League Baseball franchise on Wednesday. This move ties the four-time Pro Bowl selection to his hometown organization beyond his NFL career. Ward, who was selected by the Browns in the first round of the 2018 draft, maintains his role with the football team amid team roster changes. The Browns recently traded defensive end Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams after disagreements regarding the franchise's direction. Ward recorded one interception and nine passes defended during the previous NFL season.
- •Denzel Ward purchased a minority ownership stake in the Cleveland Guardians.
- •Ward joins Travis Kelce as an investor in the MLB team.
- •The Browns recently traded Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams.
- •Ward remains a primary defensive fixture for the Cleveland Browns.
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns 4x Pro Bowl CB Denzel Ward joins Travis Kelce as minority owner of MLB team
"The Cleveland Browns are facing the reality of playing the 2026 NFL season, and beyond, without Myles Garrett. A two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Garrett was traded to the Los Angeles Rams after he and Cleveland’s ownership group could not find common ground on how to build a winning team going forward. Fortunately […] The post Cleveland Browns 4x Pro Bowl CB Denzel Ward joins Travis Kelce as minority owner of MLB team appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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