Cleveland Browns extend Denzel Ward's contract, impacting Devon Witherspoon talks

The Cleveland Browns signed cornerback Denzel Ward to a two-year extension worth up to $62.2 million, making him the highest paid cornerback in NFL history again. This move is expected to influence the Seattle Seahawks' negotiations with their cornerback Devon Witherspoon, who is seeking a multi-year extension. With Ward’s annual salary now at $31.1 million, the market for top cornerbacks has been reset. The Seahawks aim to lock in Witherspoon, who is also projected to set a new standard for cornerback contracts this summer, as they move forward with negotiations.

• 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — The price tag for Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon just went up