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Cleveland Browns All-Decade Team: Defense

By Frank Teriaca

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 16: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs off the field after defeating the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns defeated the Jets 23-3. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 16: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs off the field after defeating the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns defeated the Jets 23-3. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 3: Cornerback Joe Haden #23 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after catching and interception during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 3, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 3: Cornerback Joe Haden #23 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after catching and interception during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 3, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Corner: Joe Hadden

One of the few first-round draft picks of the decade that did not turn into a bust, Joe Haden had an outstanding career as a member of the Browns. In seven seasons in Cleveland, Haden recorded 19 interceptions, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

A two-time Pro Bowl player, Haden appeared in 90 career games with the Cleveland Browns and was named to the 2010 All-Rookie team.

Corner: Denzel Ward

The fourth overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, Denzel Ward quickly established himself as a premier corner back in the NFL. In two seasons as a Cleveland Brown, Ward has five interceptions and was named to the 2018 All-Rookie team and Pro Bowl.

Strong Safety: T.J. Ward

T.J. Ward gets the honors here as he started at strong safety for the Browns from 2010 through 2103. During those four seasons Ward started 54 games and had five interceptions and 342 total tackles.

Ward was also named a 2013 second-team AP All-Pro and was selected to the Pro Bowl that season.

Free Safety: Tashaun Gipson

Tashaun Gipson manned center field for the Browns from 2012 through 2015 and finished his Cleveland career with 240 total tackles and 14 interceptions. His best season was 2014 under Mike Pettine in which Gipson recorded 6 interceptions on his way to being named to the Pro Bowl.

Punter: Britton Colquitt

Britton Colquitt gets the nod here as he recorded a 46.1 yard per punt average in 48 career games as a Cleveland Brown.

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Kick/Punt Return Specialist: Travis Benjamin

Travis Benjamin is selected over Josh Cribbs for the honors here as Cribbs did most of his damage in the decade before. Benjamin averaged 12.6 yards per punt return and had three punt returns for scores during his time in Cleveland.

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