Browns set to make Denzel Ward the NFL’s top-paid cornerback on record $62.2 million contract

The Plain Dealer Cleveland and New York Post describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedAt least Browns fans will have one thing to cheer about for the next few seasons.

What changedThe left frames it as "Browns sign Denzel Ward to a 2-year extension worth $62.2 million, making him the highest...". The right frames it as "Browns set to make Denzel Ward the NFL’s top-paid cornerback on record $62.2 million cont...".

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Different Spin. The left frames it as "Browns sign Denzel Ward to a 2-year extension worth $62.2 million, making him the highest...". The right frames it as "Browns set to make Denzel Ward the NFL’s top-paid cornerback on record $62.2 million cont...".

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New York Post19m ago

Browns set to make Denzel Ward the NFL’s top-paid cornerback on record $62.2 million contract

At least Browns fans will have one thing to cheer about for the next few seasons.

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The Plain Dealer Cleveland54m ago

Browns sign Denzel Ward to a 2-year extension worth $62.2 million, making him the highest paid CB in the NFL

Browns sign Denzel Ward to a two-year extension worth $62.2 million guaranteed.

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