Ward (hamstring) isn't expected to play in Monday's game versus the 49ers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. “Can avoid the rush is probably what separates him more than anything. The expectations are for Ward to seal the shutdown corner job that he was drafted to be. The fourth overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft made his presence felt immediately in his first game. This missed practice to open the week suggests Ward should be viewed as questionable at best for Sunday's game in Dallas, which is good news for the talented Cowboys receiving corps.

He played college football at Ohio State. The respect is mutual between the teams when it comes to the quarterback position, as Seahawks skipper Pete Carroll praised Baker Mayfield, despite the former No. With teams facing one of the top offensive teams with Cleveland, there will be teams forced to play from behind which will shine the spotlight on Ward and Williams. Watch the best plays from Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward's rookie year in 2018 season. Ward (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Ward Even Better in 2020 For a Reason Some young NFL players might be satisfied with being among the top players at their position. It is projecting him to rack up 68 tackles, a couple of picks, a forced fumble and 12 passes defended.

[6][7] Entering the 2018 NFL Draft, Ward decided not to play in the 2017 Cotton Bowl.

1 starting cornerback on the depth chart after the departures of Jason McCourty and Jamar Taylor. [19], On July 24, 2018, the Cleveland Browns signed Ward to a fully guaranteed four-year, $29.16 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $19.29 million. Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward joins NFL Network's Andrew Siciliano and Willie McGinest for a live interview from training camp. Ward (hamstring) said Tuesday that he is back to practicing at full speed and that he expects to be ready to face the Patriots after Cleveland's Week 7 bye, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
He also ran track. He had two interceptions of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as the Browns tied the Steelers in Week 1.

Of course, a full-speed practice would eliminate all concern. [14][15], The Cleveland Browns selected Ward in the first round (fourth overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. If that's indeed the case, expect Kevin Johnson and Terrance Mitchell to start Sunday.

[8], On December 29, 2017, Ward released an official statement through his Twitter account announcing his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2018 NFL Draft. Check out the Top 5 Fastest Players from Week 14 of the 2019 NFL season. [1] He played cornerback and wide receiver for the Knights football team. Check out who just missed the cut on "The Top 100 Players of 2019.". Daniel Jeremiah identified prospect fits for 12 teams during a conference call.
He played college football at Ohio State.

According to Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The FAN, T.J. Carrie will draw the start in his stead. The Patriots' passing woes were on display for the entire world to see last week.

Ward (groin) is active Week 4 against the Cowboys. He was the starter at cornerback for the first game of the 2018 NFL Season.

His overall performance impressed scouts and helped solidify his position as the top cornerback prospect. Williams believed for Ward to move up to the next elite level, he needs to make changes to his tackling techniques: “I was glad to hear (it wasn’t serious) and maybe he’ll finally listen to me and stop doing those stupid things the way he’s trying to tackle and tackle the way I tell him to tackle and he won’t get hurt,” Williams said Sunday, via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

Ward will now miss his third straight game due to a lingering hamstring injury.

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward rushes 61 yards for a touchdown on an interception off of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton. https://t.co/pRMaJphL4p, — Greedy Williams ™️ (@Greedy) October 8, 2019. Williams responded to a fan when asked about an injury update after the Monday night game on Twitter. Chris Wesseling reveals his All-Rookie Team picks on defense, with Defensive Rookie of the Year front-runner Nick Bosa leading the way. The only concern with Ward was his lack of ideal size for an NFL cornerback. Starting tonight, eight NFL playmakers will compete in a Madden tournament for COIVD-19 relief -- and bragging rights. Free shipping .