NEWS
2:13 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) no longer has a questionable injury tag heading into Sunday's game against the Chargers after clearing concussion protocols.
4:17 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
7:05 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (concussion) was listed as a DNP on the Browns' injury report Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
1:53 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (concussion) is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
4:46 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) was diagnosed with a concussion during the Browns' 29-24 win over the Ravens on Sunday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
3:37 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (head) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Ravens and is being evaluated for a concussion, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
11:38 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (hamstring) is active Week 6 against the Eagles.
3:30 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
1:31 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
8:41 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) was eventually ruled out of Week 5's loss to the Commanders after sustaining a hamstring injury during the third quarter, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
3:19 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (hamstring) has left Sunday's game against the Commanders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
4:10 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder/toe) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants and is expected to play, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
4:38 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
4:52 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) coach Kevin Stefanski said that Ward was limited during Sundays' 18-13 win over the Jaguars due to a shoulder injury, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
7:19 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (head) officially cleared concussion protocol Thursday, Patrick Warren of the Browns' official site reports.
4:14 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Ward has a concussion Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
5:28 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) did not practice Wednesday after entering the league's concussion protocols, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
9:01 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) and the Browns agreed to a restructured contract Wednesday, clearing $11.359 million in cap space, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
3:31 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (knee) is good to go for Saturday's matchup with the Texans.
1:41 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) questionable for Celevland's wild-card matchup against Houston on Saturday due to a knee injury, Mary Kay Cabot of Celveland.com reports.
12:22 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoudler) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
3:16 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
11:45 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
3:10 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
6:40 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
4:04 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder) will not participate at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
3:14 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
8:25 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder) could miss multiple games, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
5:27 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
4:02 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) sustained a minor neck strain during Sunday's win at Baltimore, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
3:14 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) will not return to Sunday's matchup with the Ravens, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
2:28 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a neck injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
2:50 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) recorded four tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 39-38 win at Indianapolis.
12:55 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (concussion) isn't listed on Cleveland's injury report Friday, which means he has been cleared to play in Sunday's season opener against the Bengals, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
2:12 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) remains in the five-step concussion protocol and will be a limited participant at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Cincinnati, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
12:27 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (concussion) is not practicing Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
5:03 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) coach Kevin Stefanski said that Ward is in concussion protocol following Saturday's 33-32 preseason loss to the Chiefs, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
7:08 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) missed Monday's practice due to an illness, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
7:22 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder) had one tackle and played just 10 snaps in a 28-14 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 18.
3:01 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder) will not return Sunday against the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
11:39 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
1:20 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (ankle) is considered questionable to play Sunday versus the Steelers, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
3:51 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
2:59 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness and an ankle injury, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
11:14 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) recorded six tackles (three solo), one pass defended and a defensive touchdown off of a fumble recovery during Sunday's 27-14 win against the Texans.
5:17 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Houston, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
5:12 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (ankle/hamstring) did not participate during the Browns' practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
8:21 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) recorded six tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 23-17 overtime win over the Buccaneers.
4:54 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (concussion) was listed as a full participant on the Browns' injury report Thursday, Chris Easterling of The Akron Beacon Journal reports.
4:18 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (concussion) was present at practice Monday ahead of Sunday's game at Miami, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
2:20 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (concussion) is listed as out for Monday's game versus Cincinnati, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
1:45 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) is still in concussion protocols as of Thursday, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
3:06 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) is still in concussion protocol Monday ahead of Cleveland's matchup versus Cincinnati in Week 8, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
2:00 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
1:02 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
1:55 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Ward remains in concussion protocol, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
3:59 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game vesus the Chargers with a concussion, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
2:52 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
5:33 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (back) logged a limited practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
4:30 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (back) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic.
9:44 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) had five tackles, committed three penalties and recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in Thursday's 29-17 win over Pittsburgh in Week 3.
9:32 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) participated in full drills Tuesday and Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
1:15 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (foot) was activated off the active/PUP list and returned to practice Monday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
9:29 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (foot) sprinted after a morning walk-through Thursday, suggesting he'll eventually be fine, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
5:55 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that he is confident Ward will return to the practice field "in the next couple of weeks," Ashley Bastock of Cleveland.com reports.
3:55 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) placed Ward (foot) on the PUP list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
11:50 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) underwent an MRI and X-rays after sustaining a foot injury during Thursday's minicamp practice, but the tests revealed no serious structural damage, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
12:29 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (ankle/foot) should be good to go for the start of training camp, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
2:41 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) left Thursday's practice early after his lower left leg was tended to by members of the Browns medical staff, Jake Furr of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
2:45 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) is signing a five-year, $100.5 million extension with the Browns, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
5:34 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
11:41 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) Browns placed Ward (groin/undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
2:14 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
11:10 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
10:19 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) is questionable to return to Monday's game against Pittsburgh due to a groin injury, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
4:29 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) tallied one solo tackle while also intercepting a pass in Sunday's 16-10 divisional loss against Baltimore.
7:23 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) had a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown in Sunday's 41-16 win over the Bengals.
12:15 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.
1:25 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (hamstring) reportedly had a good week at practice and his status for Week 9 will be decided within the next 24 hours, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
12:41 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (hamstring) has been ruled out of the Browns' Week 8 contest with the Steelers on Sunday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
1:30 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
8:24 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (hamstring) did not practice Monday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
10:56 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) exited Thursday's game against the Broncos with a hamstring injury and will not return, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
7:18 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) had four tackles and played all 75 defensive snaps in Sunday's 37-14 loss to the Cardinals.
2:56 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) is active for Sunday's matchup against Arizona, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
10:15 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals but is expected to play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
9:03 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) is confident he'll suit up and play Sunday against the Cardinals, George M. Thomas of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
8:27 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) was listed as a limited participant for the Browns' practice Wednesday.
3:58 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) is scheduled to undergo a MRI on Monday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
5:54 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Chargers, according to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal.
5:00 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) is questionable to return Sunday against the Chargers, according to Jake Trotter of ESPN.com.
2:57 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
10:14 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) is expected to play in Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Josina Anderson of USA Today reports.
3:01 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
2:25 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (undisclosed) is participating in team drills at Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
2:51 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (undisclosed) is practicing Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
12:52 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) (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.
5:12 PM - Denzel Ward (Cle) didn't participate for the third straight practice Tuesday due to unspecified soreness, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
10:30 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) Browns exercised Ward's fifth-year option worth $13.3 million for the 2022 season on Friday, Albert Breer of MMQB.com reports.
9:26 AM - Denzel Ward (Cle) had three tackles in Sunday's 22-17 playoff loss to Kansas City.
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