Denzel Ward among highest-paid NFL defensive players based on AAV

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.

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