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New York PostNews report · Jul 28, 10:44 PM
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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Browns set to make Denzel Ward the NFL’s top-paid cornerback on record $62.2 million contract
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What happened At least Browns fans will have one thing to cheer about for the next few seasons.
The headline split 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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Left / center-leftBrowns sign Denzel Ward to a 2-year extension worth $62.2 million, making him the highest paid CB in the NFL
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Right / center-rightBrowns set to make Denzel Ward the NFL’s top-paid cornerback on record $62.2 million contract
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The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · Jul 28, 9:47 PM
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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