Denzel Ward among highest-paid NFL defensive players based on AAV
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Several NFL defenders have secured high-value contracts recently, with Denzel Ward and Jalen Carter among those noted. Ward signed a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns worth $62.2 million, while Carter received a four-year extension from the Philadelphia Eagles totaling $152 million. Other significant deals include Micah Parsons, who has a $46.5 million AAV and Will Anderson Jr. at $50 million. The market for defensive players has seen substantial increases as teams focus on strengthening their rosters ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Denzel Ward's two-year extension totals $62.2 million.
- •Jalen Carter's contract extension is worth $152 million.
- •Micah Parsons has an AAV of $46.5 million.
- •Will Anderson Jr. earns $50 million AAV.
- •Investments in defensive players are rising as teams prepare for the season.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Highest-paid NFL players at every defensive position, full list based on AAV
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