Denzel Ward
CB CLE (9)
Fri 12/26/25 4:48 PM

Ward (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward practiced Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a calf injury in Week 14 against the Titans, and after upgrading to full participation Friday, he will return for Week 17. The eight-year pro has 38 tackles (29 solo) and eight pass breakups, including one interception, through 13 games this season.

Denzel Ward
CB CLE (9)
Fri 12/19/25 1:22 PM

Ward (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward will miss a second consecutive game, and he has yet to return to practice since sustaining a calf injury during Cleveland's Week 14 loss to the Titans. Sam Webb is likely ticketed for a larger role in Ward's continued absence.

Denzel Ward
CB CLE (9)
Thu 12/18/25 4:37 PM

Ward (calf) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward has not practiced since sustaining a calf injury during the Browns' Week 14 loss to the Titans. If he hopes to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bills, he will have to log participation of some kind in Friday's practice. If the starting cornerback is unable to suit up, Sam Webb will likely continue to see an increased snap share at cornerback for Sunday's contest.

Denzel Ward
CB CLE (9)
Wed 12/17/25 12:31 PM

Ward (calf) won't practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward was sidelined for the Browns' Week 15 loss to the Bears due to a calf injury, and Wednesday's DNP indicates he's still dealing with the issue. The 28-year-old likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to return for Sunday's matchup against the Bills.

Denzel Ward
CB CLE (9)
Fri 12/12/25 2:40 PM

Ward (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Ohio State product didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss first game of the season due to a calf injury. Through the Browns' first 13 contests, Ward tallied 38 total tackles and eight passes defensed, including one interception. While he's sidelined for the Week 15 matchup, Sam Webb is expected to have an expanded role in Cleveland's secondary.

Denzel Ward
CB CLE (9)
Wed 12/10/25 1:56 PM

Ward (calf) won't practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward continues to be bothered by the calf injury that forced his departure in the second half of this past Sunday's loss to the Titans. The starting cornerback has two more opportunities to practice before the Browns face the Bears on Sunday.

Denzel Ward
CB CLE (9)
Sun 12/7/25 3:55 PM

Ward (calf) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
Ward sustained an apparent calf injury in the second half of the game, and he'll now be sidelined for the stretch run. In his absence, Sam Webb and D'Angelo Ross stand to see an increase in workload at cornerback versus Tennessee.

Denzel Ward
CB CLE (9)
Thu 12/4/25 6:15 PM

Ward (hip) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Zac Jackson of The Athleticreports.
EDGE Analysis
It is unclear if Ward's limited participation in practice Wednesday had anything to do with a hip injury from October, but it appears to be insignificant as the 28-year-old is clear of an injury designation heading into Friday. Ward has not missed a game this season and recorded 34 tackles (27 solo), eight pass breakups and an interception heading into Week 14.

Denzel Ward
CB CLE (9)
Wed 12/3/25 7:06 PM

Ward was limited in Wednesday's practice because of a hip injury.
EDGE Analysis
Ward managed with a hip issue during much of October, but it didn't cause him to miss any games. It's not clear if his current injury is a recurrence of that problem. Regardless, Ward may not be dealing with a major issue given his ability to log a limited practice to begin the week, though a full session by the end of Friday may be needed for the veteran cornerback to avoid an injury designation heading into the weekend.

Denzel Ward
CB CLE (9)
Thu 11/27/25 5:21 PM

Ward was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward missed Wednesday's session with a migraine but appeared Thursday good to go. The starting cornerback should practice in full Friday as well and be prepared to suit up for Sunday's game against the 49ers.