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While the defense took a huge step backward in 2024 and was prominent in the Browns' collapse, Ward's elite play at cornerback was unfazed. The seven-year veteran had another strong season, recording 49 tackles, a league-high 19 passes defensed, two interceptions and a respectable 53.5 reception percentage. The 28-year-old has multiple picks in all seven seasons of his NFL career. Injuries have been prominent since he was drafted in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, but Ward appeared in a career-high 16 games in 2024 and enters 2025 as the 10th-ranked cornerback per Pro Football Focus. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a five-year, $100.5 million contract with the Browns in April of 2022.
Ready to play Sunday
Ward (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Ward practiced Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a calf injury in Week 14 against the Titans, and after upgrading to full participation Friday, he will return for Week 17. The eight-year pro has 38 tackles (29 solo) and eight pass breakups, including one interception, through 13 games this season.
Ward practiced Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a calf injury in Week 14 against the Titans, and after upgrading to full participation Friday, he will return for Week 17. The eight-year pro has 38 tackles (29 solo) and eight pass breakups, including one interception, through 13 games this season.
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Measurables Review
How do Denzel Ward's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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Ward bounced back from what advanced analytics indicate was his worst season in 2022. His coverage grade returned to normal in 2023, while his reception rate was a career-best 51.5 percent. Ward also had two interceptions, his sixth straight season with multiple picks. The 2018 first-rounder returns as the leader of what is considered the strongest level of the league's top-ranked passing defense (164.7 YPG) and one the best cornerback units in the league, along with Greg Newsome and Martin Emerson.
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Won't play against Bills
Ward (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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DNP again Thursday
Ward (calf) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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Logs DNP on Wednesday
Ward (calf) won't practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Out for Week 15
Ward (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Non-participant Wednesday
Ward (calf) won't practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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Dodges serious injury
Ward's shoulder injury is not believed to be serious, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
ANALYSIS
Ward exited Tuesday's practice with a shoulder issue and was surrounded by trainers on his way off the field. The team has yet to release any additional information, and he will undergo more tests. Ward is among the best corners in the league when healthy, but he has missed at least five regular-season games due to shoulder injuries during his career, most recently Week 17 of last season.
Ward exited Tuesday's practice with a shoulder issue and was surrounded by trainers on his way off the field. The team has yet to release any additional information, and he will undergo more tests. Ward is among the best corners in the league when healthy, but he has missed at least five regular-season games due to shoulder injuries during his career, most recently Week 17 of last season.