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With Tyson Campbell sidelined, Denzel Ward has followed DK Metcalf to open the second half.
Why it's #1 DK Metcalf (top-150)
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- 2d Browns Team Site Harold Fannin Jr. records career-high 154 receiving yards | By the Numbers
- 2d Alan Saunders (X) #Browns RB Quinshon Judkins with a nice catch and run for a first down, but then catches another penalty for taunting. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Rodgers looks deep for DK Metcalf, who bobbles it and it's intercepted by Denzel Ward. Works out to be a long punt, but man, what a missed opportunity.
- 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Denzel Ward in the right place at the right time to make a play.
- 2d Alan Saunders (X) Rodgers looks deep for DK Metcalf, who bobbles it and it's intercepted by Denzel Ward. Works out to be a long punt, but man, what a missed opportunity. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Call is overturned upon review. Warren's butt hit just before the ball came out. He's still in the game.
- 2d Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns CB Denzel Ward with an interception, rebounding the ball that bounced off #Steelers WR DK Metcalf. 1st & 10 at their own 27
- 2d Brooke Pryor (X) About as brutal a drop as DK Metcalf's had all season · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: Aaron Rodgers had DK Metcalf wide open, but Metcalf drops the pass and Denzel Ward recovers in time to intercept it. Browns offense takes over at the Steelers 27.
- 2d Nick Farabaugh (X) DK Metcalf is wide open, but bobbles the football and Denzel Ward comes in to pick it off.
- 2d Brooke Pryor (X) Aaron Rodgers had DK Metcalf wide open, but Metcalf drops the pass and Denzel Ward recovers in time to intercept it. Browns offense takes over at the Steelers 27.
- 2d Daniel Oyefusi (X) Ward gets a third-down PBU on Metcalf and the Browns force a punt to open the half. · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: With Tyson Campbell sidelined, Denzel Ward has followed DK Metcalf to open the second half.
- 2d Daniel Oyefusi (X) With Tyson Campbell sidelined, Denzel Ward has followed DK Metcalf to open the second half.
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Why Deshaun Watson must start faster; how Shedeur Sanders will still be No. 2 when Dillon Gabriel is activated this week; how Denzel Ward hurt his hand: #Browns Insider --->
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With Campbell out, I'd expect Mekhi Blackmon to start opposite Denzel Ward. Noah Igbinoghene and Toriano Pride Jr. are also active for depth.
A big loss for a man-heavy defense facing the NFL's second-highest-scoring offense. · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: Browns S Grant Delpit is ACTIVE, but CB Tyson Campbell is INACTIVE. Todd Monken said he was hopeful both would play; Cleveland has a short turnaround with a Thursday night game next.
Also inactive: QB Taylen Green (emergency QB), LB Justin Jefferson, C Parker Brailsford, G Teven Jenkins
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- Sep 27 Zac Jackson (X) Denzel Ward playing left corner. He was on the right side on the first drive.
- Sep 27 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Browns Week 2 captains: Quinshon Judkins, Elgton Jenkins, Denzel Ward and Carson Schwesinger. Hall of Famer and Browns legend Joe Thomas is also an honorary game-day captain. Browns win the toss, defer to the second half.
- Sep 27 Spencer German (Bluesky) Joe Thomas walks out with Quinshon Judkins, Carson Schwesinger, Denzel Ward and Elgton Jenkins as today's captains.
- Sep 27 Daniel Oyefusi (X) With Campbell out, I'd expect Mekhi Blackmon to start opposite Denzel Ward. Noah Igbinoghene and Toriano Pride Jr. are also active for depth. A big loss for a man-heavy defense facing the NFL's second-highest-scoring offense. · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: Browns S Grant Delpit is ACTIVE, but CB Tyson Campbell is INACTIVE. Todd Monken said he was hopeful both would play; Cleveland has a short turnaround with a Thursday night game next. Also inactive: QB Taylen Green (emergency QB), LB Justin Jefferson, C Parker Brailsford, G Teven Jenkins
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- Andre Szmyt's game-winning field goal lifts Browns over Titans in Week 7 | Players of the Game
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Denzel Ward flips momentum with interception against the Steelers | 3 Big Takeaways
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- Oct 2 Pro Football Talk Denzel Ward: I hope Aaron Rodgers keeps throwing at me
- Oct 2 Browns Team Site Denzel Ward flips momentum with interception against the Steelers | 3 Big Takeaways
- Browns ST coordinator Byron Storer on Pro Bowl CB Denzel Ward giving max effort on FG block and coming close so often vs. Bucs: He's a special guy. I'm really glad I get the opportunity to coach him.
- Browns rookie WR Denzel Boston leads Cleveland in routes run, targets, receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches. Denzel Ward: "Ever since he got here on the Browns, he's been playing well since he stepped foot on the field. [He's] a guy that we're going to need, [we] look at him as a No. 1 receiver and he's been doing that, making plays, doing his job as a rookie, but not playing like a rookie."
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- Browns CB Denzel Ward this season: 🏈 48.7% completion percentage allowed from an outside corner alignment, ninth-lowest rate in the NFL (min. 100 coverage snaps) 🏈 3 INTs from an outside CB alignment, tied for most in the league 🏈 49.5% of his outside CB snaps are in man coverage, the third-highest rate in the league (Stats from @NextGenStats)
- Steelers OC Brian Angelichio on DK Metcalf: "(Denzel Ward's INT) is one he'd want back...we haven't lost confidence in DK Metcalf whatsoever."
- 2026 Lockdown Coverage Rate Leaders 1. Greg Newsome II (43.8%) 2. Denzel Ward (43.3%) T-3. Dax Hill (42.9%) T-3. Isaiah Rodgers (42.9%)
- Browns Notes: Todd Monken not interested in teaching his young team about rivalry with Steelers. Plus, injury report; Denzel Ward fights through nasty finger injury; more.
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Browns CB Denzel Ward isn’t worried about the bad history in Pittsburgh.
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- 6d Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns #Steelers can get chippy. Denzel Ward on not crossing the line. He was also asked about Cam Heyward responding on @RichEisenShow to Jared Verse saying after the Week 4 win Pittsburgh plays dirty
- 6d Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns CB Denzel Ward’s dislocated right pinky finger is getting better, but the injury did worry him on Friday before the #Titans game
- 6d Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward on Todd Monken effect.
- 6d Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward on Cam Heyward saying that Jared Verse’s claim that the #Steelers play dirty will be addressed on Sunday
- 6d Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward on defense going 52 straight games without allowing a 300-yard passer.
- 6d Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward on facing #Steelers Aaron Rodgers
- 6d Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward isn’t worried about the bad history in Pittsburgh.
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Denzel Ward and Quincy Williams were questionable heading into Sunday but are both active for the Browns.
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- Oct 25 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward dislocated his finger and got 5 stitches after hurting his hand on a PBU in practice on Friday. Still made a clutch INT vs. #Titans
- Oct 25 Spencer German (Bluesky) Denzel Ward told reporters after the game that he dislocated his finger on Friday and needed 5 stitches.+1
- Oct 25 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Ward was joking about this but later said: “We definitely just got to continue to fight early on to eliminate the mistakes and just put us in better position towards the end of the game …” · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: Denzel Ward on the Browns’ five game-winning drives this season: “We got to give the fans something to watch and enjoy. It boosts the NFL ratings, so I know they loving that.”
- Oct 25 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Denzel Ward on the Browns’ five game-winning drives this season: “We got to give the fans something to watch and enjoy. It boosts the NFL ratings, so I know they loving that.”
- Oct 25 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward had to get stitches in his finger after an injury in practice late in the week. He still ended the game with an interception, the 20th of his career.
- Oct 25 Terry McCormick (X) Play action and Denzel Ward nearly had his second pick.
- Oct 25 Browns Team Site Denzel Ward records 20th career interception
- Oct 25 Daryl Ruiter (X) Harold Fannin Jr. fumble, recovered by #Titans upheld by replay review. On the first play for Tennessee Denzel Ward takes the ball back for #Browns with his second interception of the season.
- Oct 25 Scott Petrak (X) Bad pinky doesn't matter, Browns CB Denzel Ward with INT.
- Oct 25 Spencer German (Bluesky) And just like that Denzel Ward gets one back. · Quoting Spencer German: Todd Monken talked a lot over the last week or so about how good the Browns have been about protecting the football being one of the biggest reasons they're winning games. So far today they've turned it over twice.
- Oct 25 Turron Davenport (X) Cam Ward responded by forcing one to Elic Ayomanor and Denzel Ward picked it off to give the Browns the ball back.
- Oct 25 Daniel Oyefusi (X) And Cam Ward gives it right back. Denzel Ward interception, his second pick of the season.
- Oct 25 Terry McCormick (X) Ward pass is intercepted by Denzel Ward on the first play after the fumble.
- Oct 25 Zac Jackson (X) Denzel Ward called tails and it was tails. The Browns chose to defer. There was no pregame guitar smasher. My guess was Jack Conklin.
- Oct 25 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Browns Week 7 captains: Derek Barnett, Jerry Jeudy, Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, Denzel Ward, Tytus Howard. Cleveland wins toss, defers to second half. Defense to start.+1
- Oct 25 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward played with his right hand wrapped under that glove after injuring it Friday in practice
- Oct 25 Mary Kay Cabot (X) ICYMI: Why Deshaun Watson must start faster; how Shedeur Sanders will still be No. 2 when Dillon Gabriel is activated this week; how Denzel Ward hurt his hand: #Browns Insider -->
- Oct 25 Spencer German (Bluesky) Denzel Ward and Quincy Williams were questionable heading into Sunday but are both active for the Browns.
- Oct 25 Daryl Ruiter (X) Denzel Ward is ACTIVE (right hand) for #Browns v #Titans Inactives: QB Taylen Green (3QB) LB Justin Jefferson CB Noah Igbinoghene RB Audric Estime DT Mike Hall Jr. C Parker Brailsford+1
- Oct 25 Andrew Siciliano (Bluesky) Denzel Ward is ACTIVE
- Oct 25 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward (hand) is active today.+1
- Oct 25 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Browns S Grant Delpit cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will play today. Meanwhile, CB Denzel Ward will warm up and see if he can go. Ward is questionable with a hand injury.
- ICYMI, Browns Notes: Denzel Ward hurts finger, questionable to face Titans on Sunday. Plus, running backs back; Quincy Williams good to go.
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Browns Notes: Denzel Ward hurts finger, questionable to face Titans on Sunday. Plus, running backs back; Quincy Williams good to go.
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- Oct 23 Scott Petrak (X) Browns Notes: Denzel Ward hurts finger, questionable to face Titans on Sunday. Plus, running backs back; Quincy Williams good to go.+2
- Oct 23 Daryl Ruiter (X) Full comment from Todd Monken on Denzel Ward’s injured finger from #Browns practice today · Quoting Daryl Ruiter: #Browns head coach Todd Monken doesn't know how Denzel Ward injured his finger in practice today but "Knowing Denzel, I'd expect him to play, but we'll see"
- Oct 23 Browns Team Site Denzel Ward questionable for Week 7 vs. the Titans | Injury Report+1
- Oct 23 Pro Football Talk Browns list Denzel Ward as questionable with a hand injury+1
- Oct 23 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Todd Monken said he anticipates RB Dylan Sampson will be active Sunday. · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: Browns game statuses vs. the Titans: Grant Delpit - questionable Dylan Sampson - questionable Denzel Ward - questionable (hand, limited today) Quincy Williams - questionable Kalia Davis - out Dillon Gabriel - out Mike Hall - out Teven Jenkins - out
- Oct 23 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Todd Monken doesn’t know how Denzel Ward hurt his finger but is hopeful he’ll play. He’s questionable for the #Titans game.
- Oct 23 Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns head coach Todd Monken doesn't know how Denzel Ward injured his finger in practice today but "Knowing Denzel, I'd expect him to play, but we'll see" · Quoting Daryl Ruiter: Denzel Ward had right hand taped as he left the locker room. Said “yeah, I’m alright” #Browns+1
- Oct 23 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Grant Delpit is in the final stages of the concussion protocol. The hope is that he clears it tomorrow. · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: Browns game statuses vs. the Titans: Grant Delpit - questionable Dylan Sampson - questionable Denzel Ward - questionable (hand, limited today) Quincy Williams - questionable Kalia Davis - out Dillon Gabriel - out Mike Hall - out Teven Jenkins - out
- Oct 23 Scott Petrak (X) Browns coach Todd Monken said he doesn't know how Denzel Ward's injury occurred. But found out after practice something happened to his finger. "Knowing Denzel, I would expect him to play but we'll see."
- Oct 23 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Browns coach Todd Monken said he doesn't know how Denzel Ward injured his hand, but he was told that something happened to his finger. "Knowing Denzel, we expect him to play, but we'll see." · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: Browns game statuses vs. the Titans: Grant Delpit - questionable Dylan Sampson - questionable Denzel Ward - questionable (hand, limited today) Quincy Williams - questionable Kalia Davis - out Dillon Gabriel - out Mike Hall - out Teven Jenkins - out
- Oct 23 Daryl Ruiter (X) Denzel Ward had right hand taped as he left the locker room. Said “yeah, I’m alright” #Browns · Quoting Daryl Ruiter: #Browns game statuses: Delpit - questionable Sampson - questionable Ward - questionable (hand, limited today) Q. Williams - questionable K. Davis - out Gabriel - out Hall - out T. Jenkins - out
- Oct 23 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward had hand wrapped, especially pinkie. Was listed as questionable. Didn’t stop to talk but said “yeah, I’m all right.”
- Oct 23 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns defenders Denzel Ward, Grant Delpit and Quincy Williams all questionable for the #Titans game
- Oct 23 Spencer German (Bluesky) Quinshon Judkins and Mason Graham are cleared to play this weekend. Four players, including Quincy Williams (neck), Dylan Sampson (knee), Grant Delpit (concussion) and Denzel Ward (hand) are questionable for the Browns
- Oct 23 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Browns game statuses vs. the Titans: Grant Delpit - questionable Dylan Sampson - questionable Denzel Ward - questionable (hand, limited today) Quincy Williams - questionable Kalia Davis - out Dillon Gabriel - out Mike Hall - out Teven Jenkins - out
- ICYMI, Browns Notes: Defense preparing to face Lamar Jackson and Snoop Huntley; Jackson didn’t practice Wednesday. Plus, Shedeur Sanders hires agent; Denzel Ward all-in on Guardians; more.
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Browns Notes: Defense preparing to face Lamar Jackson and Snoop Huntley; Jackson didn’t practice Wednesday. Plus, Shedeur Sanders hires agent; Denzel Ward all-in on Guardians; more.
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- Oct 14 Scott Petrak (X) Browns Notes: Defense preparing to face Lamar Jackson and Snoop Huntley; Jackson didn’t practice Wednesday. Plus, Shedeur Sanders hires agent; Denzel Ward all-in on Guardians; more.
- Oct 14 Daryl Ruiter (X) Didn’t sound like #Browns CB Denzel Ward is sweating who is starting for #Ravens at QB Sunday - banged up Lamar Jackson or Tyler Huntley
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Browns CB Denzel Ward on facing Ravens this week not knowing if Lamar Jackson will play.
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- Oct 14 Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns CB Denzel Ward on the #Guardians: “We winning it all, I’m telling you”
- Oct 14 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward on tackling Ravens RB Derrick Henry.
- Oct 14 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward, minority owner of #Guardians still believes they’re going to win it all, tied 1-1 with the #Rays
- Oct 14 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward on facing Ravens this week not knowing if Lamar Jackson will play.
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ICYMI: #Browns CB Denzel Ward, who has a stake in #Guardians, proclaimed when they were down 2-1 to the #WhiteSox 'they're going to win it all.' And he didn't mean just the series
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- Oct 11 Daniel Oyefusi (X) DOTS on the Wilson TD. Browns look to be in Cover 1, and Delpit has Wilson in the slot, but he gets picked. Hickman misses the tackle, and Wilson takes it to the crib. · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: Browns defense let Garrett Wilson get his game off on that opening series. All three of Geno Smith's completions went to Wilson, who racked up 70 yards, including his 32-yard catch-and-run TD. He got loose on a drag in zone, beat Denzel Ward on a crosser, then made Ronnie Hickman whiff in space on another drag route on that TD. Browns trail 7-0, 9:17 left in the first.
- Oct 11 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Browns defense let Garrett Wilson get his game off on that opening series. All three of Geno Smith's completions went to Wilson, who racked up 70 yards, including his 32-yard catch-and-run TD. He got loose on a drag in zone, beat Denzel Ward on a crosser, then made Ronnie Hickman whiff in space on another drag route on that TD. Browns trail 7-0, 9:17 left in the first.
- Oct 11 Mary Kay Cabot (X) ICYMI: #Browns CB Denzel Ward, who has a stake in #Guardians, proclaimed when they were down 2-1 to the #WhiteSox 'they're going to win it all.' And he didn't mean just the series
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Browns CB Denzel Ward says Guardians going to go all the way.
He owns a small share in the team.
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- Oct 8 Scott Petrak (X) Browns Notes: Jared Verse says he’s just starting to cook, ‘don’t even think I took the meal out of the microwave yet.’ Plus, DT injury trouble; Maliek Collins on playing a lot; Denzel Ward confident in his Guardians; more.
- Oct 8 Browns Team Site Denzel Ward remains a top cornerback in the NFL and cornerstone of Browns' defense
- Oct 8 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns CB Denzel Ward, a minority owner of the #Guardians, on their 1-2 start vs. the #WhiteSox: 'They're going to win it all. You heard it here first.'
- Oct 8 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Browns DC Mike Rutenberg on CB Denzel Ward: "He's one of the best players in the NFL ... I can't believe he hasn't gotten more recognition."
- Oct 8 Spencer German (Bluesky) Thought this was an interesting answer from Browns CB Denzel Ward today. Asked if there were conversions after Game 1 about playing more man: "It was a lot of internal conversations. But like I said, it was just a learning game and we all got on the same page and we've been better since then."
- Oct 8 Daryl Ruiter (X) Denzel Ward on 3-1 #Browns being underdogs this weekend at the 1-3 #Jets “there’s been a lot of disrespect towards the Browns for a long time”
- Oct 8 Spencer German (Bluesky) Denzel Ward's said it with his chest in terms of his prediction for Guardians-White Sox tonight...
- Oct 8 Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns CB Denzel Ward on preparing for another matchup with #Jets WR Garrett Wilson
- Oct 8 Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns CB Denzel Ward has a bold prediction after his #Guardians took Game 3 from #WhiteSox last night
- Oct 8 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward on if the #Jets game can be a trap game sandwiched between the #Steelers and #Ravens
- Oct 8 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward on Jets QB Geno Smith.
- Oct 8 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward says Guardians going to go all the way. He owns a small share in the team.
- ICYMI, Browns CB Denzel Ward’s elite play continues with memorable, momentum-changing INT of Aaron Rodgers
- Browns CB Denzel Ward’s elite play continues with memorable, momentum-changing INT of Aaron Rodgers
- Zay Flowers vs. Denzel Ward in Week 6 will be a movie🍿
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Browns CB Denzel Ward takes out the ball for the first pitch at Guardians playoff opener.
He bought a minority stake in Guards last month.
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- Oct 3 Daryl Ruiter (X) Field level view of Denzel Ward delivering the game ball from @MKonSports · Quoting Daryl Ruiter: #Browns CB and #Guardians minority owner Denzel Ward delivers the ⚾️ for Game 1
- Oct 3 Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns CB and #Guardians minority owner Denzel Ward delivers the ⚾️ for Game 1
- Oct 3 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward takes out the ball for the first pitch at Guardians playoff opener. He bought a minority stake in Guards last month.
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Rare that Denzel Ward gets flagged.
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- Oct 2 Scott Petrak (X) Browns Denzel Ward on coverage helping pass rush get home.
- Oct 2 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Ward: “Imma have to talk to (DC Mike Rutenberg), all these man-to-man plays. I’m tired.” · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: Browns CB Denzel Ward: “I hope (Aaron Rodgers) keeps throwing at me.”
- Oct 2 Scott Petrak (X) Browns Denzel Ward on getting INT of Aaron Rodgers.
- Oct 2 Spencer German (Bluesky) Browns CB Denzel Ward on the vibes around this team feeling different: "we're winning man."
- Oct 2 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward: “I hope (Aaron Rodgers) keeps throwing at me.”
- Oct 2 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Todd Monken said Deshaun Watson, Mike Hall, Denzel Ward, Grant Delpit, Corey Bojorquez and Andre Szmyt all received game balls for the Browns’ prime-time win.
- Oct 1 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Denzel Ward moved over to DK Metcalf's side after Tyson Campbell exited because of injury. Something to watch.
- Oct 1 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns cash in on Denzel Ward's pick with a 28-yard cutback TD run by Jaleel McLaughlin, who makes two #Steelers miss, including former Browns Rayshawn Jenkins. 7-7 with 12:14 left in the half.
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) Touchdown, #Browns. Jaleel McLaughlin goes off the right edge for 28 yards through a couple broken tackles. · Quoting Alan Saunders: Interception, #Browns. Aaron Rodgers looking downfield for Michael Pittman Jr. and Denzel Ward ran the route for him.+1
- Oct 1 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Aaron Rodgers is picked off by Denzel Ward+2
- Oct 1 Alan Saunders (X) Interception, #Browns. Aaron Rodgers looking downfield for Michael Pittman Jr. and Denzel Ward ran the route for him. · Quoting Alan Saunders: I would show you a highlight of where Darnell Washington just blocked Quincy Williams to, but the Goodyear Blimp didn't make the trip, so there isn't a camera angle wide enough.
- Oct 1 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Denzel Ward’s first interception since Week 4 of the 2025 season. Dang near ran the route for Rodgers.
- Oct 1 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Aaron Rodgers underthrows Michael Pittman Jr and Denzel Ward makes him pay. Looks like Williams tapped Rodgers’ elbow just enough.
- Oct 1 Spencer German (Bluesky) Aaron Rodgers didn't learn his lesson from last year. You don't test Denzel Ward.
- Oct 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) Aaron Rodgers tries to force the ball into a tight window in the direction of Michael Pittman Jr. but Denzel Ward jumps it for the interception. Browns take over.
- Oct 1 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers looked to be cooking on another drive, but Aaron Rodgers short-arms a throw to Michael Pittman Jr that's easily intercepted by CB Denzel Ward
- Oct 1 Scott Petrak (X) Aaron Rodgers kept testing Browns CB Denzel Ward, who makes him pay with INT
- Oct 1 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers get 5 yards back for free on an illegal contact call on Denzel Ward. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: DK Metcalf catches the ball for a first down on 3rd and 3 to move the chains but gets nailed for unsportsmanlike conduct for taunting after the reception to back them up 15 yards.
- Oct 1 Spencer German (Bluesky) Rare that Denzel Ward gets flagged.
- Left side, right side, shadow. Denzel Ward doesn’t care how he’s asked to cover if it helps #Browns win
- Browns Notes: Tytus Howard surprised by 3 false start penalties, says needs to get feel for how officials are calling it. Plus, Luke Wypler steps in for Elgton Jenkins at center; injury report; Denzel Ward on following McMillan; more.
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Browns CB Denzel Ward on streak of not allowing 300-yard passer.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 29 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward says it will help a lot if they have Tyson Campbell back for the #Steelers Thursday night
- Sep 29 Zac Jackson (X) Denzel Ward: “Hoping and praying we get Tyson back. We need him.”
- Sep 29 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward on streak of not allowing 300-yard passer.
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Reviewing #Browns 21-18 win over the #Panthers with @LanceReisland - Deshaun Watson's 4th quarter success, getting Harold Fannin Jr. involved, Mason Graham's hot start, Denzel Ward on lockdown duty, offensive line problems and more.
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- Sep 28 Scott Petrak (X) Browns coach Todd Monken credited CB Denzel Ward with following Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan for parts of the game. Said not everyone has the ability to want to do that.
- Sep 28 Daryl Ruiter (X) Reviewing #Browns 21-18 win over the #Panthers with @LanceReisland - Deshaun Watson's 4th quarter success, getting Harold Fannin Jr. involved, Mason Graham's hot start, Denzel Ward on lockdown duty, offensive line problems and more.
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Browns CB Denzel Ward had 25 matchups against Panthers No. 1 receiver Tetairoa McMillan, per @NextGenStats.
Ward was targeted twice and allowed one reception for 12 yards when matched up against McMillan.
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- Sep 27 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Ward didn’t outright shadow McMillan but he frequently moved around to line up on the same side of the field as him. The 25 matchups are the fourth most for Ward in a single game against a specific receiver. Ward didn’t shadow much under Jim Schwartz. · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: Browns CB Denzel Ward had 25 matchups against Panthers No. 1 receiver Tetairoa McMillan, per @NextGenStats. Ward was targeted twice and allowed one reception for 12 yards when matched up against McMillan.
- Sep 27 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward had 25 matchups against Panthers No. 1 receiver Tetairoa McMillan, per @NextGenStats. Ward was targeted twice and allowed one reception for 12 yards when matched up against McMillan.
- #Browns CB Denzel Ward is well aware #Panthers lead #NFL in passing through 2 weeks thanks to QB Bryce Young and WRs Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker
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Browns CB Denzel Ward on Panthers passing game, which is off to great start.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 23 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward on finally playing at home Sunday vs the #Panthers and having the crowd behind them
- Sep 23 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward on home opener Sunday and trying to stack wins.
- Sep 23 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward on Panthers passing game, which is off to great start.
- Browns official snap counts from their Week 2: - Jerry Jeudy seemingly WR3 at this point with 59% of the offensive snaps played - Trio of Denzel Ward, Carson Schwesinger and Grant Delpit played 100% of defensive snaps - Myles Harden nearly doubled his snap count from last week (44% to 86%)
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Campbell went through warmups after the delay but it's Mekhi Blackmon on the field opposite Denzel Ward. · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: This weather delay might benefit the Browns. Cornerback Tyson Campbell wasn't on the field during Tampa Bay's potential game-winning drive before the lightning delay, but it looks like he's warming up to try to play through his ankle injury.
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- Sep 20 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Campbell went through warmups after the delay but it's Mekhi Blackmon on the field opposite Denzel Ward. · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: This weather delay might benefit the Browns. Cornerback Tyson Campbell wasn't on the field during Tampa Bay's potential game-winning drive before the lightning delay, but it looks like he's warming up to try to play through his ankle injury.
- Sep 20 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Denzel Ward got picked by his own defender on a crossing route, and the Browns' pass rush can't bring down Baker Mayfield, who finds a wide-open Emeka Egbuka for a 5-yard TD. Cleveland trails 16-6, 9:33 left in the third.
- ICYMI: There's no ill-will between Denzel Ward and his former Browns teammate Baker Mayfield ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bucs. But Ward does hope to spoil Mayfield's quest for revenge
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Browns CB Denzel Ward: I'm sure Baker will be motivated
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- Sep 16 Spencer German (Bluesky) Denzel Ward is 1 of only 2 remaining players on the roster from the 4 yrs Baker Mayfield spent in Cleveland. They were drafted just a few picks apart in 2018. Before they face off, Ward highlighted how motivated his former teammate will be, called him a good friend and said he hopes to pick him off
- Sep 16 Daryl Ruiter (X) “We’re not throwing anybody under the bus” - Denzel Ward asked about Deshaun Watson remaining the starting QB #Browns
- Sep 16 Daryl Ruiter (X) Denzel Ward on man vs zone coverage and the difficulty they had in Week 1 #Browns
- Sep 16 Daryl Ruiter (X) Denzel Ward on Baker Mayfield’s competitiveness, and how much he’d like to pick him off Sunday for #Browns at #Buccaneers #NFL
- Sep 16 Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns CB Denzel Ward on facing former teammate and 2018 draft classmate Baker Mayfield Sunday at #Buccaneers #NFL
- Sep 16 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward on how he wants to step up and have a much better game vs. #Bucs than he did vs. #Jaguars.
- Sep 16 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward on the defense’s struggles in Week 1 and playing more zone coverage: “I don’t think it’s the end of the world … I don’t think that we’re not capable of playing zone or we can only play one thing.”
- Sep 16 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward on Deshaun Watson getting a chance to start vs. the #Bucs
- Sep 16 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward says Week 1 doesn’t mean defense can’t play zone and reiterates it’s only one week.
- Sep 16 Spencer German (Bluesky) Browns CB Denzel Ward: Baker's a competitor. He's a guy I know they rally around in Tampa Bay the same way guys did here...
- Sep 16 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward hopes to get an interception off his friend Baker Mayfield Sunday vs. the #Bucs
- Sep 16 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward: Baker's an old friend of mine, a good friend of mine, would enjoy getting (an INT) off of him.
- Sep 16 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward: I'm sure Baker will be motivated
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- That's a strike from Trevor Lawrence to Josh Cameron. Denzel Ward in coverage. 4-yard TD, and the Browns trail 14-0. First quarter isn't even over.
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New pod:
* @MaryKayCabot, @AshleyBastock42 & @dan_labbe on what success looks like for Deshaun Watson in first #Browns start
* @JoeNogaCLE on Denzel Ward joining Guardians ownership group
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- Sep 10 Mary Kay Cabot (X) Our #Browns pod for Thursday of #Jaguars week: · Quoting Orange and Brown Talk: New pod: * @MaryKayCabot, @AshleyBastock42 & @dan_labbe on what success looks like for Deshaun Watson in first #Browns start * @JoeNogaCLE on Denzel Ward joining Guardians ownership group Apple: Spotify
- Sep 10 Mary Kay Cabot (X) New pod: * @MaryKayCabot, @AshleyBastock42 & @dan_labbe on what success looks like for Deshaun Watson in first #Browns start * @JoeNogaCLE on Denzel Ward joining Guardians ownership group Apple: Spotify
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Five-time Pro Bowl CB and Ohio native Denzel Ward has joined the ownership group of the Cleveland Guardians. Ward joins future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce as recently announced minority investors in the Guardians ownership group led by Paul Dolan and David Blitzer. “Cleveland is my hometown. I’m so blessed to be able to show up for this city on the field and now as a part of the Guardians organization,” Ward said. “I couldn’t be more grateful to the Dolan family and David Blitzer for the opportunity to continue to pour into this community and give back to the best fans in the world.”
21 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- Sep 9 Mary Kay Cabot (X) Our #Browns standup from Wednesday of #Jaguars week: ---> · Quoting Dan Labbe: Talked Deshaun Watson's return, Shedeur Sanders as QB 2 and Denzel Ward buying a piece of the Guardians with @MaryKayCabot & @AshleyBastock42 #browns
- Sep 9 Mary Kay Cabot (X) Talked Deshaun Watson's return, Shedeur Sanders as QB 2 and Denzel Ward buying a piece of the Guardians with @MaryKayCabot & @AshleyBastock42 #browns
- Sep 9 Adam Schefter (X) Denzel Ward also work a new deal this summer at $31.1M.
- Sep 9 Scott Petrak (X) ‘Cleveland kid’ Denzel Ward joins Guardians ownership group. Updated with quotes from Browns cornerback.+2
- Sep 9 Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns CB Denzel Ward on Trevor Lawrence and #Jaguars offense
- Sep 9 Daryl Ruiter (X) Asked Denzel Ward what his role with #Guardians will be going forward as a minority owner/investor #Browns #NFL #MLB
- Sep 9 Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns CB Denzel Ward on joining #Guardians as a minority owner/investor and how it came together+2
- Sep 9 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Denzel Ward on former #Jaguars CB Tyson Campbell and how he believes they can be the best cornerback tandem in the #NFL
- Sep 9 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward on him and Tyson Campbell: “We have a good chance at being the best cornerback duo and that’s our goal.”
- Sep 9 Scott Petrak (X) Browns CB Denzel Ward on growing up a Cleveland baseball fan.
- Sep 9 Zac Jackson (X) Denzel Ward: “Grateful they brought me on. Great opportunity to be a part of the Cleveland community.” · Quoting Zack Meisel: Denzel Ward and Travis Kelce sat in David Blitzer's suite for the Guardians' home opener in April. Now, both Northeast Ohio natives are minority investors in the team's ownership.
- Sep 9 Alan Saunders (X) I feel bad for Denzel Ward. Just a ride or die Cleveland dude, seems to do everything the right way, and a great player who has played in two playoff games in eight years. He probably should've demanded a trade this offseason after the Garrett trade. Just doesn't seem like it's in him. · Quoting Cleveland Guardians: We are proud and excited to welcome Cleveland native, Denzel Ward, as a minority owner! #GuardsBall
- Sep 9 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns CB Denzel Ward follows another Cleveland native and fellow #NFL star in Travis Kelce in joining the #Guardians ownership group: ---> · Quoting Joe Noga: Browns star Denzel Ward follows Travis Kelce in joining Guardians ownership group
- Sep 9 Mary Kay Cabot (X) Browns star Denzel Ward follows Travis Kelce in joining Guardians ownership group
- Sep 9 Alan Saunders (X) We are proud and excited to welcome Cleveland native, Denzel Ward, as a minority owner! #GuardsBall
- Sep 9 Daryl Ruiter (X) #Browns Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward has joined the Guardians ownership group as an investor team announced
- Sep 9 Zac Jackson (X) Denzel Ward and Travis Kelce sat in David Blitzer's suite for the Guardians' home opener in April. Now, both Northeast Ohio natives are minority investors in the team's ownership.
- Sep 9 Adam Schefter (X) Five-time Pro Bowl CB and Ohio native Denzel Ward has joined the ownership group of the Cleveland Guardians. Ward joins future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce as recently announced minority investors in the Guardians ownership group led by Paul Dolan and David Blitzer. “Cleveland is my hometown. I’m so blessed to be able to show up for this city on the field and now as a part of the Guardians organization,” Ward said. “I couldn’t be more grateful to the Dolan family and David Blitzer for the opportunity to continue to pour into this community and give back to the best fans in the world.”
- The deadline set by the season opener got it done. The NFL has a new highest-paid corner, as Christian Gonzalez becomes the fourth guy this offseason pushing that number forward—following Trent McDuffie ($31M APY), Denzel Ward ($31.1M APY) and Devon Witherspoon ($33M APY). · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Just in: New England Patriots and Pro Bowl CB Christian Gonzalez have agreed to terms on a four-year, $135M extension with $102M guaranteed , per sources. Just in time for Week 1. New England and agents @WinSportsGroup reached deal tonight.
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Before he was released from Seattle, Igbinoghene was lining up at outside corner and nickel corner. So, there's some versatility along with the ST experience.
Cleveland's CB room:
🏈 Denzel Ward
🏈 Tyson Campbell
🏈 Myles Harden
🏈 Mekhi Blackmon
🏈 Toriano Pride Jr.
🏈 Noah Igbinoghene · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: The Browns are signing CB Noah Igbinoghene to their 53-man roster, as @TomPelissero first reported.
The 26-year-old was a first-round pick of the Dolphins in the 2020 draft. Struggled in Miami and Brian Flores’ man-heavy scheme but has spent time in Dallas and Washington the past couple years. Veteran corner with 17 starts and ST experience.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 1 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Before he was released from Seattle, Igbinoghene was lining up at outside corner and nickel corner. So, there's some versatility along with the ST experience. Cleveland's CB room: 🏈 Denzel Ward 🏈 Tyson Campbell 🏈 Myles Harden 🏈 Mekhi Blackmon 🏈 Toriano Pride Jr. 🏈 Noah Igbinoghene · Quoting Daniel Oyefusi: The Browns are signing CB Noah Igbinoghene to their 53-man roster, as @TomPelissero first reported. The 26-year-old was a first-round pick of the Dolphins in the 2020 draft. Struggled in Miami and Brian Flores’ man-heavy scheme but has spent time in Dallas and Washington the past couple years. Veteran corner with 17 starts and ST experience.
- Sep 1 Daniel Oyefusi (X) Two Browns — Carson Schwesinger (No. 85) and Jared Verse (No. 69) — made ESPN’s projection of the top-100 players of the 2026 NFL season. *Denzel Ward was an egregious snub*
- Sep 1 Mary Kay Cabot (X) #Browns Tyson Campbell says “talk is cheap” but he does believe he and Denzel Ward can be the premier CB tandem in the #NFL