DENZEL WARD NEWS

Injures neck once again Ward (neck) is questionable to return Sunday against the Chargers, according to Jake Trotter of ESPN.com.

Impact This isn't an encouraging sign for Ward considering he was already questionable entering this game with a neck problem. If he can't return to action, then Cleveland's secondary would be extremely thin -- and this scenario would force Troy Hill to a bigger role.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Playing against Los Angeles Ward (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Ward was able to practice on a limited basis Thursday and Friday, and that was enough for the coaching staff to deem him available. He will have a tough assignment Sunday considering he will have to deal with the likes of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available for Week 5 Ward (neck) is expected to play in Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Josina Anderson of USA Today reports.

Impact Ward was able to log limited practices Thursday and Friday, and will likely be available against the Chargers. The 24-year-old cornerback will have his hands full trying to slow down Los Angeles' passing attack that features Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns starting LT Wills out versus Chargers, LB Walker back

Browns starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. will not play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a nagging ankle injury he suffered in the season opener at Kansas City

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable against Chargers Ward (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Ward missed practice Wednesday but participated on a limited basis each of the next two days. The Browns will certainly hope to have their 2018 first-round pick available in the secondary against a Los Angeles offense that boasts one of the league's most intimidating wide receiver duos in Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns star Garrett misses second practice, expects to play

Browns star defensive end and NFL sacks leader Myles Garrett expects to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers despite missing his second practice of the week due to soreness

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Browns' Mayfield has torn labrum in left shoulder

A person familiar with the injury tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has been playing with a torn labrum in his left shoulder that won't re...

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns' Mayfield not blaming inaccuracy on shoulder harness

Baker Mayfield was only accurate after his poor performance Sunday in Minnesota

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greedy Williams and Denzel Ward will face one of their stiffest tests of the season in Vikings WRs Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen Williams and Ward will have their hands full with Jefferson and Thielen.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Browns starting CB Newsome out this week with calf injury

Browns rookie cornerback Greg Newsome II will miss this week’s game at Minnesota with a calf injury

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns handed more tough lessons in another loss to Chiefs

For the second time in nine months, the Browns are regrouping after a tough loss to the Chiefs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns' new-look defense faces tough first test with Chiefs

The Browns upgraded their defense during the offseason

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns visit Chiefs to open new season in a playoff rematch

The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled the AFC for the better part of three seasons, making back-to-back trips to the Super Bowl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Myles Garrett or Denzel Ward: Who needs this season more? As the Browns prepare for the 2021 season, there are some players and coaches who need this season more than others.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Browns Denzel Ward Looking for Big Things from the Secondary, Himself Browns are expecting big things from their defense in 2021, particularly their secondary.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

After playoff run, talented Browns looking to do more in '21

The Browns finally tasted success in 2020, They want more this season

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denzel Ward believes Browns D 'will be ready' to meet big goals Ward is surrounded by proven players and young prospects eager to establish one of the league’s top defenses in Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Returns to team drills Ward (undisclosed) is participating in team drills at Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Ward returned to practice Wednesday after having missed over two weeks of on-field work, and it now looks like he's back to full health. Barring any setbacks, it doesn't appear there's any reason to worry about Ward's chances of suiting up for Week 1 against the Chiefs.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Talking back: Browns' Johnson leads with words, actions

Browns safety John Johnson III enjoys talking so much on the field that he doesn't wear a mouthpiece

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to practice Wednesday Ward (undisclosed) is practicing Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Ward had missed more than two weeks of practice due to an undisclosed injury before returning Wednesday. It doesn't appear that the Browns will consider Ward a candidate to suit up for the preseason finale against Atlanta on Sunday, but the star cornerback is expected to be ready to go by Week 1 against Kansas City.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' McKinley back after absence for personal reasons

Browns defensive end Takk McKinley has returned to the team after leaving training camp last month for personal reasons

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back by Week 1 Ward (undisclosed) is expected to be full-go for the Browns' regular season opener against the Chiefs on Sep. 12, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Ward has sat out the last week of practice, and it appears the Browns will shut him down for the remainder of the preseason. The 2018 No. 4 overall pick recorded 46 tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble over 12 games in 2020. When healthy, he will be a key piece for a revamped Cleveland defense.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns DEs Garrett, Clowney still slowed by camp injuries

The Browns are starting another week of practice with defensive ends Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney watching from the sideline

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lawrence debuts with sack, fumble, preseason loss to Browns

Trevor Lawrence’s professional debut opened with a sack and a fumble, hardly ideal but not too concerning for the Jacksonville Jaguars

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rare rookie: Browns CB Newsome flashes skills, humility

Browns rookie Greg Newsome II is earning praise in training camp for his skills, confidence and humility

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS