Cleveland’s fastest rookie was the slowest to sign.
But that doesn’t matter Womens Marian Hossa Jersey , Denzel Ward is under contract.
The No. 4 overall pick in this year’s draft, Ward signed his four-year, $29 million deal on Wednesday and reported to training camp with the Browns‘ other first-year players and veterans.
The speedy Ward, who is expected to start this season, is receiving a signing bonus of $19.2 million. Ward’s deal also includes a team option for a fifth year.
Ward was the final player from the Browns’ 2018 rookie class to sign his first pro contract, and general manager John Dorsey expressed relief not to have any holdouts. On Tuesday night Evgenii Dadonov Jersey Kids , quarterback Baker Mayfield – the top overall pick – signed his four-year, $32 million contract.
Ward, who grew up in the Cleveland area, is the fourth Ohio State cornerback selected in the first round in the past three years. The 5-foot-11, 190-pounder played in 38 games for the Buckeyes, making two interceptions as a junior All-American last season.
In addition to Ward Jake Muzzin Jersey , Dorsey upgraded Cleveland’s secondary by signing free agents E.J. Gaines, T.J. Carrie and Terrance Mitchell as well as trading for Damarious Randall.
Second-year safety Jabrill Peppers is expected to miss the start of camp with a groin strain.
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DETROIT RED WINGS
LAST SEASON: 30-39-13, 73 points. Fifth place in Atlantic Division.
COACH: Jeff Blashill (104-105-37, fourth NHL season).
ADDED: F Thomas Vanek, G Jonathan Bernier, F Filip Zadina Danton Heinen Jersey Kids , assistant coach Dan Bylsma.
LOST: F Henrik Zetterberg.
PLAYER TO WATCH: Dylan Larkin. The 22-year-old center was given a $30.5 million, five-year contract to lead the franchise on and off the ice. Larkin led the team with 47 assists and 63 points, surpassing the career highs he set as a rookie two years ago. Without Zetterberg, he will have to do even more this season.
OUTLOOK: The rebuilding Red Wings will likely miss the playoffs for a third straight year, their longest drought since 1979-83. Zetterberg’s career-ending back injury was a hit for a franchise that simply can’t replace him this season. Larkin, Anthony Mantha and Andreas Athanasiou Authentic Brock Nelson Jersey , all of whom signed multiyear deals last summer, provide some hope as young, talented forwards. Goaltender Jimmy Howard should be able to keep games close, but a shaky defense and lack of quality depth will be tough to overcome.
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