DENZEL WARD NEWS

15 questions for Denzel Ward, who sees a refocused team ready to bounce back vs. Bengals The third-year CB has been a leader for Cleveland’s defense

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

October surprise: Browns are 4-1, looking like contenders

The Browns are an October surprise

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

End game: Browns star Garrett off to dominant start in 2020

Browns star end Myles Garrett wasn't overly excited about being the AFC's Defensive Player of the Week

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes first pick Ward had four tackles, two passes defensed and an interception in Sunday's 49-38 win over Dallas.

Impact Ward sealed the game when he picked off a Dak Prescott pass in the red zone with less than two minutes left. He battled a groin injury during the practice week but managed to play all 82 defensive snaps against the Cowboys. And many of those snaps were pass plays -- Prescott dropped back 61 times -- so Ward was active in the win.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Ward on the 3-1 Browns: ‘This team can be special; It’s a totally different team compared to last year’ Ward believes the 2020 Browns have something special going on at 3-1.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Chubb's knee injury will test Browns' depth, legitimacy

Running back Nick Chubb's knee injury has threatened to slow the Cleveland Browns' strong start

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denzel Ward: 'This team can be special' Cleveland's Pro Bowl CB and RB D'Ernest Johnson meet with reporters Tuesday

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Will play in Dallas Ward (groin) is active Week 4 against the Cowboys.

Impact Ward's status was in question after aggravating his groin injury last week against the Bengals, but he was still able to suit up for limited practices both Thursday and Friday. That's good news for a Cleveland secondary that continues to be without Greedy Williams (shoulder). Ward is again expected to start at conerback opposite Terrance Mitchell, who has been filling in for Williams.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' OBJ "good to go" to face Cowboys, Hunt questionable

Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. practiced after missing time with a back injury earlier this week and is expected to play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable after limited practice Ward (groin) was listed as a limited participant in Friday's practice and is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's encouraging that Ward was able to practice in some capacity after missing practice to start the week, but the groin injury he aggravated in last week's win over Washington is still bothering him. The 2018 first-rounder will likely be a game-time decision come Sunday.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns’ Kareem Hunt idle again Thursday but Denzel Ward and Joel Bitonio return on a limited basis in preparation for Cowboys The Browns might have to do without Kareem Hunt, who's suffering with a groin injury.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cleveland Browns News: Injuries slow Kareem Hunt, Denzel Ward The Cleveland Browns continue to battle injuries So far in 2020, the Cleveland Browns have been snake bitten when it comes to injuries. Whil...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Not practicing to start week Ward (groin) isn't practicing Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Ward suffered a groin injury late in practice last week and aggravated it in the Week 3 win over Washington, leaving that game early. This missed practice to open the week suggests Ward should be viewed as questionable at best for Sunday's game in Dallas, which is good news for the talented Cowboys receiving corps.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFLPA asking teams to change all fields to natural grass

The NFL Players Association is asking that the 32 league teams change all field surfaces to natural grass because of injury concerns

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Early results: Browns, Garrett off to flying start in 2020

Myles Garrett vowed to be his best this season for the Browns

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mayfield leads Browns to first winning record since 2014

Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes, Nick Chubb ran for two more and the Cleveland Browns moved over

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aggravates groin injury Ward was forced out of Sunday's game versus Washington with a groin injury, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Ward popped up on the injury report Thursday with a groin issue but planned to battle through it Sunday. After playing the first half, however, Ward was spotted on the sidelines during the Browns' first defensive drive of the third quarter. He's not expected to return and will likely be monitored leading up to Week 4's matchup versus the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Week 3 Ward (groin) is active Week 3 against the Washington Football Team.

Impact A groin injury suffered late in the week put Ward's gameday status in jeopardy, but he'll ultimately take the field despite missing Friday's practice session. He'll once again start at cornerback opposite Terrance Mitchell, a role that's produced six combined tackles and three passes defended through two games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

With injuries to Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams, should the Browns draft another cornerback high? Hey, Mary Kay! In this week's Hey, Mary Kay! I answer questions about the Browns cornerbacks, Donovan Peoples-Jones and more.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Browns starting CB Ward questionable for Washington game

The Cleveland Browns could be without both of their projected starting cornerbacks on Sunday against the Washington Football Team

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Sunday's game Ward (groin) didn't practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

Impact Ward suffered this groin injury during Thursday's practice, and missing Friday's practice has him trending in the wrong direction entering the weekend. With Greedy Williams (shoulder) also out, the Browns could be without their top two cornerbacks. If that's indeed the case, expect Kevin Johnson and Terrance Mitchell to start Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: Denzel Ward, Mack Wilson among 3 questionable; Kevin Johnson set to make Browns debut Cleveland rules out 3 players, including DE Olivier Vernon

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns' star Beckham finds "acceptance" on and off field

Odell Beckham feels he's matured

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to injury report Ward (groin) was limited in Thursday's practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Ward wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, a hint that his groin issue may have been an in-practice development. The starting cornerback has played exceptionally through two contests, and as long as he's available for Sunday's game against Washington, the Browns will likely rely on Ward to contain Terry McLaurin. Friday's final injury report of the week will reveal whether Ward is tagged with an official designation.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns starting LB Mack, CB Williams back from injuries

The Cleveland Browns are healing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS