Every spring, it happens like clockwork. The birds return, pitchers and catchers report and the Browns restructure Deshaun Watson’s contract.

The Cleveland Browns have quietly opened up about $30 million in cap space for the 2026 season after making another smart contract adjustment this time involving star cornerback Denzel Ward.

A hefty portion of the $46 million base salary the controversial quarterback is owed for 2026 is being converted into a restructured bonus up to $44.745 million, per the report.