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Browns' Denzel Ward: Suiting up vs. Steelers
Denzel Ward (ribs, ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.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.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Deemed day-to-day
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Denzel 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 Cleveland Browns' official site reports.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.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Stands out in loss
Denzel 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.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.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Returns to Week 11 game
Denzel Ward (chest) has returned to Sunday's game against New Orleans, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.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.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Exits with chest injury
Denzel Ward (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints.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.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Good to go vs. Bolts
Denzel Ward no longer has a designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers after clearing concussion protocol.Ward suffered the sixth documented concussion of his NFL career during the Cleveland Browns' Week 8 win over the Ravens. He opened the week with consecutive absences from practice, but he managed to return to practice Friday in a limited capacity. Despite not logging a full practice this week, Ward was able to gain clearance from an independent neurologist and has now exited the five-step protocol. Through the first eight games of the season, Ward has tallied 15 tackles (13 solo) and 13 pass breakups.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Questionable for Sunday
Denzel Ward (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Ward upgraded to a limited session Friday after logging back-to-back DNPs to begin the Cleveland 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.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Denzel Ward (concussion) was listed as a DNP on the Cleveland Browns' injury report Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.Ward was diagnosed with a concussion following the Browns' Week 8 win over the Ravens. It was the second time he's been diagnosed with a concussion this season and the sixth time in his NFL career, though Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Wednesday that Ward is considered day-to-day. Even if Ward were to return to practice this week, it's no guarantee that he'll be able to pass the league's five-step concussion protocols ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Could play Week 9
Denzel Ward (concussion) is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Despite Ward suffering his second concussion this season in Week 8 against the Ravens, it appears the Ohio State product may be making quick progress through the league's five-step protocols. His status for Week 9, however, likely won't be known until closer to kickoff Sunday.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Sustains sixth concussion of career
Denzel Ward was diagnosed with a concussion following the Cleveland Browns' 29-24 win over the Ravens on Sunday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Ward has now suffered two concussions since the start of the season, and he's now been diagnosed with six concussions over the course of his NFL career. Given his history, Ward could face an uphill battle to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before the Browns' next game Sunday against the Chargers in Week 9.