With injured CB Denzel Ward, the Browns are in a “wait and see” mode.
The Cleveland Browns are currently in a “wait-and-see” posture about Denzel Ward’s availability in the future.
Ward has an injury on his shoulder. Against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, he missed his second straight game. Because he can shut down one side of the field, Ward has been an integral part of the Browns’ traditionally excellent defense.
The Browns are hoping he can play against the Jacksonville Jaguars the following week, but it will depend on how he feels. The insider with the Browns revealed that Ward’s injured shoulder might have some structural damage.
Denzel Ward may have some shoulder injuries, but Cabot stated on Saturday, December 2, in her most recent Q&A column, “He’s not expected to be out much longer.” “He will miss the Rams game on Sunday for the second straight week, and it is unclear how he will feel going into the Jaguars game the following week. The Browns are waiting to see if he improves this week, but they are hopeful that he will.
The Browns are depending on second-year quarterback Martin Emerson Jr. and former first-round pick Greg Newsome in Ward’s absence.
Newsome endured taunts from the Broncos. On Pro Football Focus, he received an awful coverage score of 34.1 and an overall grade of 43.7. According to PFF, he was targeted a season-high seven times, giving up four catches for 74 yards. Additionally, Newsome was given a lengthy pass-interference penalty.
The Browns Will Miss Denzel Ward
Despite Ward’s injury, the Browns secondary is still strong, but safety Grant Delpit understands that the job will be more difficult with Ward out.
On Tuesday, November 29, Delpit remarked, “Man, it’s hard not having the warden out there.” “Well, it’s difficult to have him away from here, but he’s working to get better, so everything will work out.”
In agreement, Newsome referred to Ward as the league’s top cornerback.
“Getting him back is always crucial, without a doubt. Who wouldn’t want the NFL’s best cornerback out there, in my opinion? stated Newsome. “We just want him to take his time and make sure he’s 100% ready to go when he’s back. He’s a huge part of our success.”
Important Injuries Hammer the Browns.
The Browns’ season has been characterized by injuries, even if the most of the noteworthy problems have occurred on the offensive end of the ball. Along with veteran right tackle Jack Conklin, other players lost for the season include Nick Chubb and Deshaun Watson.
Ward and elite pass-rusher Myles Garrett are among the players on the defensive side of the ball who are suffering from injury.
At first, the Browns were worried that Garrett’s shoulder injury might keep him out of the game for a long time. On Sunday, though, the Defensive Player of the Year candidate took the field against the Los Angeles Rams.
“Well, as my physical therapist would say, Wolverine blood and gratitude to other staff members as well as my health and wellness team really made it possible for me to return to the field earlier than some may have anticipated and feel good heading into this weekend. I’m grateful for them,” Garrett stated on Friday, December 1.
In addition to Garrett, the Browns also received Anthony Walker—who was sidelined by a hamstring injury—back as a vital member of their defense.
