Cleveland Browns to prioritise Joe Haden contract

The Cleveland Browns are to make the renewal of Joe Haden's contract their number one priority heading into the NFL off-season.

The franchise made key changes to their front office yesterday, but on the field they maintain that re-signing Pro Bowl cornerback Haden is their most important next move.

The 24-year-old is about to enter the final year of his rookie contract, which will pay him $6.7m (£4m) over the next 12 months.

NFL Network reporter Albert Breer said via his Twitter account: "Per source, the Browns have been negotiating a long-term deal with star CB Joe Haden, and the team was in touch with his people yesterday."

Haden made 53 total tackles last season, with four interceptions to his name.