Practices, but still in protocols Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Ward is still in concussion protocol but was able to participate in practice in a limited capacity, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chroni... Impact Ward has been in the league's concussion protocols for the last two weeks, but he was able to clear certain benchmarks to participate in practice in a limited fashion Wednesday. Cameron Mitchell will continue to get reps with the first-team defense opposite starting corner Martin Emerson while Ward is sidelined. Given his latest progress, Ward could be ready for the Browns' regular-season opener against the Cowboys on Sept. 8.
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