Browns sign another key defender to a big extension after very short training camp hold in

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 04: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball against Myles Garrett #95 and Grant Delpit #9 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter of the game at Paycor Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Very quickly, Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry has wrapped up some important contract discussions with key defenders on the team’s roster. As Browns training camp was set to get underway, CB Denzel Ward signed a huge extension to stay with the Browns. Ward’s extension will reportedly make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL and came after he avoided offseason activities as part of negotiations.

Next on Berry’s list was S Grant Delpit, who was set to be a free agent at the end of the season. Cleveland’s second-round pick in 2020, Delpit signed a three-year contract extension in 2023 and is now inking another three-year extension to that deal:

Sources: Browns safety Grant Delpit is signing a three-year extension worth $16 million per year that also includes $35 million guaranteed. David Mulugheta of Athletes First and the Browns finished off the agreement today. This will be Delpit’s third NFL contract and it ties him… pic.twitter.com/ZJbVdH0DjV

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 29, 2026

Based on Over the Cap’s data, Delpit’s $16 million a season would slot him in as the eighth-highest-paid safety in the NFL.

After missing his entire rookie season with an Achilles tear, Delpit has played in 78 games with 68 starts in five seasons. The versatile safety has 451 tackles, seven interceptions, 6.5 sacks, 25 tackles for loss, 17 QB hits, four fumble recoveries, and three forced fumbles in his career.

Interestingly, Delpit was not practicing on Wednesday until Berry came out to tell him the contract news; then he grabbed his helmet while celebrating with his teammates:

Browns GM Andrew Berry came out moments ago to give Delpit the good news. He’s practicing now. Short hold-in over. https://t.co/0wcMWdWUD1pic.twitter.com/FBpKu9k9o9

— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) July 29, 2026

How do you feel about Delpit’s new extension? Do you think Berry is doing the right thing extending Ward and Delpit, or should he have torn the roster down to just young players?

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