TJ Ward signs with Broncos as Denver's new strong safety

The Detroit Lions reportedly had interest in T.J. Ward, but he is headed to Denver.

The Broncos have agreed to terms with former Cleveland Browns strong safety T.J. Ward, sources told NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport on Tuesday. Ward is flying to Denver to sign the contract on Tuesday night, per NFL Media's Albert Breer. Via Twitter 

The Browns have replaced SS T.J. Ward with a local kid, SS Donte Whitner, as one of their first big free agent signings.

The Browns have replaced SS T.J. Ward with a local kid, SS Donte Whitner, as one of their first big free agent signings.

Various media outlets graded the Broncos' signings of T.J. Ward and Aqib Talib Tuesday. Here's how they fared.