By Joseph Salvador The deal makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The Browns have signed Denzel Ward to a record-breaking five-year extension worth $100.5 million, sources told Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. The deal makes Ward the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history and keeps him in Cleveland through the 2027 season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report the news and added that the deal includes $71.25 million guaranteed. The details of the contract were confirmed by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Ward, who is from Cleveland, is one of the best young defensive backs…