Denzel Ward Health, Injury Updates & History

Was a full participant in Thursday's practice after being listed with a hip injury, an upgrade from ...

Limited in practice with shoulder and toe injuries, he started the week with a DNP though he is likely still able to avoid an injury distinction ahead of Sunday's game in Detroit

After dealing with some shoulder and cramping issues he was a full participant all week and is good to play in their Week 3 matchup

Listed as questionable with a combo of shoulder and ankle injuries, he was a full participant in practice on Thursday after two limited sessions which signals that he's trending towards playing on Sunday, but could be a game-time decision

Sustained a shoulder injury during preseason but returned to practice this week, suggesting he will be fine for Week 1

Ward was diagnosed with a concussion in late August before the season began, sustained another concussion, the sixth of his career, in Week 9 but missed no time as Week 10 was a bye week, also dealt with chest and rib injuries throughout the season that didn’t cause him to miss any time until a shoulder injury sidelined him for Week 18, and is expected to be fully healthy for camp and to start the season, as he remains ranked among the best cornerbacks in the league despite his concussion history

Carries no injury designation for W12, he's battled concussion, rib and ankle injuries all season and he'll have a tough matchup vs George Pickens on TNF but he's a full go

Listed as questionable with a concussion, he upgraded to a limited session on Friday after logging back-to-back DNPs the two days prior, he must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to play W9, he has had over five concussions in his playing career dating back to college, he is likely out for W9

Sustained a hamstring injury in Sunday's game and exited early without returning, he is scheduled to have an MRI this week, if he is unable to play for the Browns, their pass defense would lose the league leader in pass breakups

Denzel Ward has been placed in the concussion protocol and there is concern given that this is his fifth concussion diagnosis since 2018 and he is only 27 years old. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has been confident in Ward’s progression in the concussion protocol, but the concern over the frequency of his concussions remains. There is no official timeline on Ward’s return at this time.