Denzel Ward
FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) plays during the second half of a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. Cleveland's linebacking core took another big hit as starter Sione Takitaki will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a knee ligament in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Dec. 5 win over the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Browns LB Takitaki out for season with torn knee ligament

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play at the line during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 04, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walk on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Watson only talks football after NFL suspension

By Tom Withers Dec. 01, 2022 01:58 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Browns' frustration mounts as season unravels with 7th loss

By Tom Withers Nov. 21, 2022 05:17 PM EST

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns LB Owusu-Koramoah, TE Njoku out against Dolphins

By Tom Withers Nov. 11, 2022 01:52 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa scrambles with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Dolphins host Browns looking for fourth straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 07:22 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) plays against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game on Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. The Browns Pro Bowl cornerback will play Sunday, Nov. 13, at Miami after missing Cleveland's past three games with a concussion sustained on Oct. 9. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns CB Ward back to face Dolphins following concussion

By Tom Withers Nov. 10, 2022 12:45 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) carries the ball with Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) and linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) defending during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Nick Chubb picking up yards, admirers with every run

By Tom Withers Nov. 09, 2022 06:26 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) plays against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward returned to practice Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, as Cleveland ended its extended break, which signaled the unofficial halfway point of the 2022 season. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Ward, Teller practice as Browns get healthier from bye

By Tom Withers Nov. 07, 2022 03:11 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns hit bye in precarious state as Watson's return looms

By Tom Withers Nov. 07, 2022 03:08 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns stop making mistakes, make statement against Bengals

By Tom Withers Nov. 01, 2022 04:16 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake (17) is stopped by Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) after a catch in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns LB Owusu-Koramoah to miss Bengals with knee injury

By Tom Withers Oct. 31, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns TE Njoku, CB Ward, RG Teller out against Bengals

By Tom Withers Oct. 29, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) looks on between plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. Newsome did no try to hide his dejection or disappointment. He wanted to face Ja'Marr Chase. Newsome's chance to prove to the Bengals star wide receiver that he is a top-flight cornerback has been postponed. Chase's hip injury will keep him out of Monday night's Cincinnati-Cleveland clash and Newsome is not happy about it. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Browns CB Newsome upset he won't face Bengals WR Chase

By Tom Withers Oct. 28, 2022 05:49 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) avoids Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes (56) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns try to stop skid on Halloween night against Bengals

By Tom Withers Oct. 27, 2022 09:05 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) avoids Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes (56) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Brissett making most of final weeks as Browns starting QB

By Tom Withers Oct. 27, 2022 05:56 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) avoids Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes (56) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Fright night: Browns, Bengals renew rivalry on Halloween

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips (50) tries to push Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) out of bounds on a rushing play during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns place starting LB Jacob Phillips on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Oct. 26, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) dives for extra yardage against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Damarion Williams (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns fuming, frustrated following another close loss

By Tom Withers Oct. 24, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) runs past Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes (56) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Browns' Phillips 'likely' done for year with pectoral injury

By Tom Withers Oct. 24, 2022 02:09 PM EDT