Ward (ribs, ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Ward played through the rib and ankle injuries he suffered in Week 11 at New Orleans, and now it looks like he'll be good to go again for Week 12. He could be assigned to shadow alpha wideout George Pickens on Thursday.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Stands out in loss
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Ward recorded four tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and an additional pass defensed in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints in Week 11.
Ward exited the game with a chest injury during the second quarter but returned to the field following halftime. He was the lone Cleveland defender to experience success against the Saints' Taysom Hill, who rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns, while catching eight of 10 targets for 50 yards. He also threw two passes, one of which picked off by Ward in the first quarter. The cornerback later forced Hill to fumble and recovered the loose ball in the second quarter. The pick was the first of the season for Ward, whose two passes defensed increased his league-leading total among cornerbacks to 16, per Pro Football Focus.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Returns to Week 11 game
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Ward (chest) has returned to Sunday's game against New Orleans, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Ward exited in the second quarter and subsequently went to the locker room to be evaluated for a chest injury. However, he's since been able to get back into the game. As such, Ward should continue to log a substantial amount of snaps at cornerback.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Good to go vs. Bolts
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Ward no longer has a designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers after clearing concussion protocol.
Ward suffered the sixth documented concussion of his NFL career during the Browns' Week 8 win over the Ravens. He opened the week with consecutive absences from practice, but he managed to return to practice Friday in a limited capacity. Despite not logging a full practice this week, Ward was able to gain clearance from an independent neurologist and has now exited the five-step protocol. Through the first eight games of the season, Ward has tallied 15 tackles (13 solo) and 13 pass breakups.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Questionable for Sunday
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Ward (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Ward upgraded to a limited session Friday after logging back-to-back DNPs to begin the Browns' week of practice, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. The Ohio State product must still clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to play in Week 9. If he's unable to do so, Cameron Mitchell will likely see increased work with the Browns' first-team secondary.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Ward (concussion) was listed as a DNP on the Browns' injury report Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Ward was diagnosed with a concussion following the Browns' Week 8 win over the Ravens. It was the second time he's been diagnosed with a concussion this season and the sixth time in his NFL career, though Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Wednesday that Ward is considered day-to-day. Even if Ward were to return to practice this week, it's no guarantee that he'll be able to pass the league's five-step concussion protocols ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Could play Week 9
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Ward (concussion) is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Despite Ward suffering his second concussion this season in Week 8 against the Ravens, it appears the Ohio State product may be making quick progress through the league's five-step protocols. His status for Week 9, however, likely won't be known until closer to kickoff Sunday.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Avoids inactive list
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Ward (hamstring) is active Week 6 against the Eagles.
Ward was knocked out of Week 5's matchup against the Commanders and only managed to log one limited practice this week, but he'll suit up nonetheless and be tasked with helping to keep a fully healthy Philadelphia receiving corps in check.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Questionable against Philly
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Ward (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Ward hurt his hamstring early in last week's game against the Commanders, which he ended up being ruled out for the remainder of, and he's now in jeopardy of missing another game. The cornerback's status will be revealed Sunday morning before kickoff.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Not practicing Wednesday
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Ward (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Ward picked up a hamstring issue during Sunday's game at Washington and was forced out early, and now his availability for Week 6 is in jeopardy. He'll likely have to practice on at least a limited basis Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play at Philadelphia.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Knocked out of Week 5 loss
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Ward was eventually ruled out of Week 5's loss to the Commanders after sustaining a hamstring injury during the third quarter, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Washington was up by four scores at the time of the injury, and it made little sense to put Ward back in. Since the end of training camp, Ward has dealt with a concussion and shoulder injury in addition to this most recent issue. Through five contests, he has eight tackles and nine passes defensed.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Cleared to play Sunday
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Ward (shoulder/toe) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants and is expected to play, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Ward got in a round of limited practices this week and is good to go ahead of Sunday's matchup with Malik Nabers. Through two games, Ward has one tackle and four pass breakups.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Limited with shoulder injury
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Head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Ward was limited during Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars due to a shoulder injury, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Ward finished Sunday's game with one tackle and one pass defended. Cameron Mitchell saw extended playing time at corner opposite starter Martin Emerson, and the former finished with three tackles. Ward's practice participation leading up to Week 3 against the Giants will be worth monitoring.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Clears concussion protocol
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Ward (head) officially cleared concussion protocol Thursday, Patrick Warren of the Browns' official site reports.
Ward entered the protocol Aug. 14 and missed nearly two weeks before he was able to return to practice Wednesday. Now that he's officially been cleared, the veteran cornerback should have no problem being ready to start for Cleveland in Week 1 of the regular season against Dallas.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Ready for wild-card game
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Ward (knee) is good to go for Saturday's matchup with the Texans.
Ward injured his knee during practice this week, which resulted in a questionable tag. He will ultimately play through any residual pain and presumably take on his usual responsibilities at cornerback opposite Greg Newsome assuming any setbacks are avoided.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Missing another week
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Ward (shoulder) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
The 26-year-old cornerback is in line to miss his third game in a row as he continues to nurse a shoulder issue. Both Martin Emerson and Cameron Mitchell should see increased work in the Browns' secondary with Ward missing another game.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Unavailable Week 12
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Ward (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
This news comes as no surprise after Cabot reported Thursday that Ward could face a multi-game absence. Martin Emerson is likely to draw the Week 12 start at cornerback versus Denver, while Ward's next chance to play will come Dec. 3 against the Rams.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Ward didn't participate in Cleveland's practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Ward suffered a shoulder injury during last week's win over the Steelers and could be in danger of missing extended time because of it. If the 2018 first-round pick is unable to play against the Broncos on Sunday, Martin Emerson should start at corner in his place.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Clears injury designation
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Ward (neck) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Ward was unable to finish Sunday's win over the Ravens due to the injury, but it doesn't appear that it will carry into Week 11. Barring any setbacks, the Ohio State product will suit up against the Steelers.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Clears protocol, will play Week 1
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Ward (concussion) isn't listed on Cleveland's injury report Friday, which means he has been cleared to play in Sunday's season opener against the Bengals, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network confirms that Ward has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Ward had been in the protocol since Cleveland's preseason finale. The Pro Bowl cornerback will be integral to the Browns' attempts to slow down a high-flying Cincinnati passing attack that features wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
