T.J Ward deal has nearly $5 million maximum value

Cleveland Browns rookie second-round safety T.J. Ward's four-year contract carries a maximum value of nearly $5 million, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.

The former University of Oregon standout received a $2.075 million signing bonus and a $973,000 one-timer incentive clause with over $3 million in total guaranteed money.

The guaranted money for Ward reflects a 7.5 percent increase over last year's slot. The total value is six percent higher than last year's slot.

The 5-foot-11, 211-pounder has 4.48 speed in the 40-yard dash and has bench pressed pressed 225 pounds 19 times with a 34-inch vertical leap.

Invited to the East-West Shrine all-star game, Ward recorded 190 career tackles, 13 pass deflections and three interceptions. He forced five fumbles over the past two seasons.

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