QDenzel Ward CB CLE (10) Thu 1/2/25 2:38 PM
QDenzel Ward
CB CLE (10)
Ward (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward suffered a shoulder injury in Week 17 versus the Dolphins, and now he'll miss his first game of the season in Week 18 because of it. He ends his 2024 campaign with 49 tackles (41 solo) and 19 pass breakups, including two interceptions.
QDenzel Ward CB CLE (10) Sun 12/29/24 5:50 PM
QDenzel Ward
CB CLE (10)
Ward (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward suffered a right shoulder injury in the first half of Sunday's contest, and it appears severe enough for him to return for the second half. Cameron Mitchell will step into the second outside corner spot opposite Martin Emerson due to Ward's injury.
QDenzel Ward CB CLE (10) Tue 12/3/24 8:02 PM
QDenzel Ward
CB CLE (10)
Ward logged three tackles (one solo) and two pass defenses (including an interception) during Monday's 41-32 loss to the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Ward was involved in both of Bo Nix's interceptions Monday. Ward got his hand out in front of a pass intended for Troy Franklin, and the deflected ball found its way into Greg Newsome's hands. Ward then picked off Nix early in the fourth quarter on a deep pass intended for Marvin Mims, which led to a five-yard touchdown pass from Jameis Winston to Nick Chubb nine plays later. Ward didn't log an interception over the Browns' first nine games of the regular season, but since the Week 10 bye he's tallied two interceptions (on four pass defenses) while accumulating 12 tackles (eight solo).
QDenzel Ward CB CLE (10) Wed 11/20/24 2:47 PM
QDenzel Ward
CB CLE (10)
Ward (ribs, ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
QDenzel Ward CB CLE (10) Mon 11/18/24 1:20 PM
QDenzel Ward
CB CLE (10)
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Ward is considered day-to-day after suffering rib and ankle injuries in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward returned to the game after suffering the pair of injuries but apparently isn't back to 100 percent. With the Browns hosting the Steelers on Thursday in Week 12, Ward could end up being listed as a limited and/or non-participant on multiple practice reports leading up to game day.
QDenzel Ward CB CLE (10) Mon 11/18/24 8:57 AM
QDenzel Ward
CB CLE (10)
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
QDenzel Ward CB CLE (10) Sun 11/17/24 2:56 PM
QDenzel Ward
CB CLE (10)
Ward (chest) has returned to Sunday's game against New Orleans, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
QDenzel Ward CB CLE (10) Sun 11/17/24 2:31 PM
QDenzel Ward
CB CLE (10)
Ward (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints.
EDGE Analysis
Ward suffered the injury while recovering a Taysom Hill fumble in the second quarter, and the former left for the locker room after being evaluated by trainers on the sidelines. While Ward is sidelined, Cameron Mitchell will likely come in at the second corner spot opposite Martin Emerson.
QDenzel Ward CB CLE (10) Sat 11/2/24 2:13 PM
QDenzel Ward
CB CLE (10)
Ward no longer has a questionable injury tag heading into Sunday's game against the Chargers after clearing concussion protocols.
EDGE Analysis
Ward suffered the sixth concussion of his NFL career during the Browns' Week 8 win over the Ravens. He opened the week with consecutive DNPs, but he managed to return to practice Friday in a limited capacity. Despite not logging a full practice this week, Ward has done enough to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols and will be available for Sunday's contest. Through the first eight games of the regular season, Ward has tallied 15 tackles (13 solo) and 13 pass breakups.
QDenzel Ward CB CLE (10) Fri 11/1/24 4:17 PM
QDenzel Ward
CB CLE (10)
Ward (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.