Denzel Ward’s availability for Sunday’s Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Rams game is still highly questionable.
The Pro Bowl cornerback, Ward, has a shoulder problem, and the Browns have been keeping an eye on him. This week, he hasn’t practiced, and Browns coach Kevin Stefanski didn’t provide much updates.
When asked if Ward would practice this week on Wednesday, November 29, Stefanski responded, “We’ll see.
Against the Denver Broncos last week, Ward did not play. Before that game, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reported that Ward might miss a few games hurt.
The extent of Ward’s injury, which may include the labrum, is being assessed by the Browns. As Cabot noted on November 24, “of course, they’re hoping he’s not out for an extended period of time.
Unfortunately, Ward has struggled to stay on the field throughout his career. Throughout his six NFL seasons, he has never played a complete season because he has missed numerous games due to various injuries.
In 2022, Ward signed a $100.5 million contract extension with the Browns, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL at the time. He signed a contract with the Browns that guaranteed him $71.25 million and keeps him connected to the team through 2027.
Undoubtedly, getting him back is always vital. Who wouldn’t want the finest cornerback in the NFL on their team? said on Wednesday, CB Greg Newsome of the Browns.
The Broncos went after Newsome with Ward out of the lineup. Pro Football Focus gave him an overall grade of 43.7 and a dismal 34.1 for coverage.
Our ball wasn’t at its best last week, but that’s simply the way the NFL operates. We will play better this week even though you don’t always play your best game that week, according to Newsome. “The receivers on the Rams are excellent. We have terrific corners, so we want [Ward] back out there whether or not he plays. He’s been instrumental in our success, but