克利夫兰布朗队角卫德尼尔·沃德与球队签署2年续约协议，合同总额6220万美元，其中保证金5230万美元[1]。沃德的平均年薪达到3110万美元，超越堪萨斯城酋长队角卫特伦特·麦克达菲的3100万美元，成为NFL防守后卫中薪资最高者[1]。
现年29岁的沃德自2018年作为第4轮选秀加入联盟以来，已5次入选职业碗[1]。自进入联盟至今，沃德保持联盟领先的104次防守传球纪录[1]。2024赛季他出场15场比赛，贡献39次拦截和1次抄截[1]。
Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $62.2 million, making him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL [1]. The deal includes $52.3 million guaranteed and carries an average annual value of $31.1 million, surpassing Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie's $31 million per year [1].
Ward, 29, was selected by the Browns in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft from Ohio State University [1]. The cornerback has established himself as one of the league's elite defensive players, having earned five Pro Bowl selections and leading the NFL with 104 pass deflections since entering the league [1]. During the 2024 season, Ward appeared in 15 games and recorded 39 pass deflections and one interception [1].