# Which Browns defender could be traded next after the $100.5 million star?

The "$100.5 million star" is **Myles Garrett** (traded to the Rams on June 1). The next Browns defender most likely to be traded is **Denzel Ward** — but **Grant Delpit** is also squarely in the mix.

Here's the breakdown:

- **Denzel Ward (CB)** — The clearest candidate. The Browns can clear over **$17M in cap space** by trading him before Nov. 4. He has zero guaranteed money left on his deal, and at 29 years old with a 5× Pro Bowl résumé, contenders would line up. CBS Sports has specifically identified the **49ers** as a possible landing spot. (from the Denzel Ward page)

- **Grant Delpit (S)** — The Athletic's Zac Jackson recommends trading him *alongside* Ward to fully embrace the rebuild. Delpit's in a contract year with **$0 guaranteed**, a $12M cap hit, and the Browns already drafted his replacement (Emmanuel McNeil-Warren) on Day 2. He also skipped voluntary OTAs, which is rarely a great sign. (from the Grant Delpit page)

The Athletic's argument is that the Browns carry the **second-most dead money in the NFL** ($116.8M) and should follow Denver's blueprint — rip the band-aid off, trade the veterans, and reset the cap completely. So don't be surprised if **both** Ward and Delpit are moved before the deadline.

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Answered 2026-07-17 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/which-browns-defender-could-be-traded-next-after-the-100-5-million-sta