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Denzel Ward was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and during his rookie season he showed some glimpses of why he could be one of the best cornerbacks in the league. As a rookie, he had three interceptions and 53 tackles and was frustrating to opposing […]

The Cleveland Browns made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason back in March, acquiring wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in a trade with the New York Giants. One player who is particularly thrilled about the move is second-year cornerback Denzel Ward, who went toe-to-toe with Beckham in mandatory minicamp this past week and […]

The New England Patriots are one of the most storied franchises in all of professional sports. The Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era has been nothing short of incredible with the two leading the team to six Super Bowl titles as they head into yet another campaign together in 2019. Along with the dynasty in New England […]

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward had a spectacular rookie campaign this past season, playing in 13 games and registering 53 tackles, three interceptions, a forced fumble, a couple of fumble recoveries and 11 passes defended en route to a Pro Bowl appearance. What will he do for an encore in 2019? Well, ESPN is expecting […]

At least one aspect of Gregg Williams’ tenure in Cleveland has carried over into the new regime. The former Browns’ defensive coordinator told media at various points last season that star rookie cornerback Denzel Ward needed to work on his tackling technique, or he would continue to suffer from injuries — Ward had multiple concussions […]

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward was one of the best rookies in the NFL last season after being drafted fourth. Many questioned general manager John Dorsey’s decision to draft the undersized corner rather than pair edge rusher Bradley Chubb with Myles Garrett, but Ward proved to be the correct pick after a Pro Bowl year. […]

The draft is not a perfect science in any sport because talent does not always translate from level to level. That was a concern for recently selected Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward. As the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Ward did not only reach the expectations set for him, but he crushed […]

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward had an incredibly impressive rookie season and was voted to the Pro Bowl in his first season. Ward unfortunately suffered two concussions at the end of the regular season and his availability for the Pro Bowl game is in question. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Ward is […]

Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward will miss his team’s season finale against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon due to a concussion, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. This marks the second time Ward has had a concussion this month, as he also missed Weeks 14 and 15 due to a head […]

A lot of things have been going right for the Cleveland Browns this season for the first time in what feels like forever. Among those things is rookie cornerback Denzel Ward, who Pro Football Focus says has been the best rookie cornerback this season: The highest graded rookie cornerbacks so far this season. pic.twitter.com/wq5mTyfHvb — […]

Cleveland Browns standout rookie cornerback Denzel Ward has quickly put himself on the map as one of the rising stars at his position in his first campaign. However, he has been sidelined for the last couple of weeks due to being in the concussion protocol that has continued to linger on in the last few […]

The Cleveland Browns have continued their surge forward over the last several weeks, having won three out of their last five games that have kept them on the fringes in their push toward the playoffs. This effort could be without a key piece to their defense as standout rookie cornerback Denzel Ward is still recovering […]

Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward looks like he will be missing his first game of this upcoming Sunday. Injury Report: Browns will be without DB Denzel Ward vs. Panthers 📰 » https://t.co/IAEXO8S2Wz pic.twitter.com/94JnEfKq3q — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 7, 2018 Ward has been excellent for the Browns and has played in every game this […]

Denzel Ward was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It was a move that some fans were not happy about, but the franchise has been very pleased with their decision. Cleveland knew that they needed to bring in more secondary help for their defense. Myles […]

Through the first few weeks of the season, Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward has continued to turn heads around the league with his play on the field. This has included teammates coming away quite impressed by his ability to be a game-changing talent at his position, according to Patrick Maks of Clevelandbrowns.com. “He was […]

The Cleveland Browns decided to take cornerback Denzel Ward with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It was a move that some questioned, but the rookie has completely shut his critics down early on in his first season. Cleveland needed help in the secondary and Ward has already stepped up as […]

C.J. McCollum is outspoken about his Cleveland Browns fandom and the Portland Trail Blazers star is apologizing to Denzel Ward for doubting him. McCollum lives and dies with the Browns every week and after Ward’s big game led Cleveland to its second win of the season, McCollum made sure to shout out the rookie on […]

The good news for Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward is that he should be fine after suffering a back injury in their preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. But the bad news is that he’s going to get a lot more stick from defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Per Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon […]

The Cleveland Browns dodged two bullets on the injury front. The Browns got a huge sigh of relief after learning that quarterback Tyrod Taylor is going to be just fine after dislocation his pinkie finger during Thursday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Rookie cornerback Denzel Ward, meanwhile, also escaped with apparently just a minor […]

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson says rookie cornerback Denzel Ward is set to get an MRI, likely on Friday, after suffering a back injury during the Browns’ preseason game against the Eagles on Thursday night, Dan Labbe of cleveland.com reports. “We will do everything we can just to make sure, but we will definitely do […]

Since the Cleveland Browns have taken former Ohio State standout cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, he has made a strong impression on the team. According to Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram, defensive back coach DeWayne Walker has voiced that the Browns’ plan to bring along Ward in […]

The Cleveland Browns took until the very cusp of training camp to complete their business, but they’ve finally sealed the deal with their key rookies. After signing No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield on Tuesday, it’s now No. 4 overall pick Denzel Ward’s turn to sign on the dotted line to complete the rookie deals […]

The Cleveland Browns surprised many by selecting cornerback Denzel Ward with the No. 4 pick in this year’s draft over pass rusher Bradley Chubb. But Ward has been an instant hit among his teammates, who have pushed for the rookie to make his way up the team’s cornerback depth chart. Linebacker and team captain Christian […]

The Cleveland Browns took many by surprise when they selected cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, Ward feels his destiny was a long time coming. As a Cleveland native, he could not be more excited to represent his hometown in the 2018 NFL season. Ward told NFL Network’s Willie […]

Following a disappointing and winless 2017, the Cleveland Browns reshaped the roster through all stages of the offseason. A notable part of that effort was through the draft with a group of promising talent that the team hopes can make an immediate impact this upcoming season. Among those is former Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward, […]

The Cleveland Browns shocked the consensus when they selected former Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. They made it clear soon afterward that they intended to use him as their shutdown corner in the 2018 NFL season. In order to do so, he must first work his way […]

The Cleveland Browns put the finishing touches on their impressive offseason by taking two of the top prospects in the 2018  NFL Draft. It appears defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has already made an impression on one of those rookies. Cornerback Denzel Ward is among a slew of young Browns players getting accustomed to his new team. […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to cash in on their two top-five picks in the 2018 NFL Draft with the selection of quarterback Baker Mayfield and cornerback Denzel Ward. It goes without saying that the Browns do not expect Mayfield to start for them right away with quarterback Tyrod Taylor in the mix. However, the same cannot be […]

The Cleveland Browns went chalk by taking a quarterback with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, they took many by surprise when they selected former Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth overall pick rather than NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb. Needless to say, general manager John Dorsey has caught […]

Baker Mayfield wasn’t the only surprise the Cleveland Browns sprung on everyone early in the draft. With the No. 4 pick, they drafted cornerback Denzel Ward over defensive end Bradley Chubb, who was considered a stronger overall prospect and would’ve formed a formidable pass rush duo with last year’s No. 1 pick Myles Garrett. But […]

The 2018 NFL Draft produced high drama from the moment it began on Thursday night. It started with the Cleveland Browns taking Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield and it ended with the Baltimore Ravens trading back into the first round for Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. Here is a look at five key surprises from the first […]

The Cleveland Browns had two first-round picks, and with each of the picks, they made surprising moves. With the first pick, they took quarterback Baker Mayfield which still kind of a shock, steaming from earlier in the day said that would be the pick. With the fourth pick though they shocked everyone when they took […]

Don’t you dare do it. Don’t you dare think these quarterbacks could actually slide in the epic event we’ve come to worship since the early days of ESPN and the 1983 class, the magnificent NFL Draft. Think back to the last few drafts. A year ago, there wasn’t much at the position. Mitchell Trubisky was scooped […]

The Denver Broncos have been busy this offseason re-tooling their roster in an effort to bounce back from a disastrous 2017 NFL season. Unfortunately, it has led to the departure of a few fan favorites in the process such as cornerback Aqib Talib. Denver now finds themselves in position to acquire another quality talent with the fifth […]

As with every NFL Combine, one of the most intriguing storylines will be which player runs the fastest 40-yard dash. Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross made history last year after breaking the record with a 4.22. However, this year’s combine saw a trio of defensive backs register the fastest times. LSU’s Donte Jackson, Tulane’s Parry […]