The Cleveland Browns put on a defensive clinic in Week 1, holding Joe Burrow and the high-powered Cincinnati Bengals offense to just 17 points. However, their offense wasn't up to snuff, and they suffered a one-point loss.

At the very least, though, the Browns' defense looks like it could be elite again, and that's thanks much in part to Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward.

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Ward logged a couple of tackles and a pass defender this past Sunday, and early this week, Cleveland has decided to make a big contract move with the star defensive back.

Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN has reported that the Browns have agreed to a restructured deal with Ward, converting his $13.5 million base salary into a bonus. That has opened up even more cap space for

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