10 highest-paid cornerbacks in NFL after Bears extend Jaylon Johnson on $76,000,000, 4-year deal

2) Denzel Ward ($20.1 million)

Jacksonville Jaguars v Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns have been historically derided as a "poverty franchise", often failing to acquire high-impact players who could justify receiving a seond contract if they ever got one.

But under Andrew Berry, their situation has greatly improved. In 2022, the Browns surprised fans by extending Denzel Ward for five years and $100.5 million, barely edging out Jalen Ramsey (whose contract can max out to $105 million with incentives).