This news comes as no surprise after Cabot reported Thursday that Ward could face a multi-game absence. Martin Emerson is likely to draw the Week 12 start at cornerback versus Denver, while Ward's next chance to play will come Dec. 3 against the Rams.
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This news comes as no surprise after Cabot reported Thursday that Ward could face a multi-game absence. Martin Emerson is likely to draw the Week 12 start at cornerback versus Denver, while Ward's next chance to play will come Dec. 3 against the Rams.
Ward did not participate in Wednesday's practice, and the team is still determining the extent and nature of the injury, which could involve the labrum. If Ward is unavailable this coming Sunday against Denver, Martin Emerson is the likely fill-in at cornerback.
Ward suffered a shoulder injury during last week's win over the Steelers and could be in danger of missing extended time because of it. If the 2018 first-round pick is unable to play against the Broncos on Sunday, Martin Emerson should start at corner in his place.
Ward was unable to finish Sunday's win over the Ravens due to the injury, but it doesn't appear that the injury will carry into Week 11. Barring any setbacks, the Ohio State product will suit up against the Steelers.
It's good news for the Browns and Ward, who presumably has a chance to suit back up in Week 11 after being forced out of Sunday's game early. Cleveland's injury reports over the week will shine some light on his potential availability for the Browns' next contest.
On the bright side, Ward cleared concussion protocol. However, his neck injury is severe enough to keep him sidelined for the remainder of the game. As a result, Martin Emerson and Kahlef Hailassie will presumably continue seeing increased workloads.
Although Ward cleared concussion protocol, he is still questionable to return due to a neck injury sustained in the first half of Sunday's game. In his absence, Martin Emerson and Kahlef Hailassie are candidates to fill in at corner opposite Greg Newsome.
Protecting a one-score lead in the middle of the third quarter, Ward was able to diagnose a Michael Pittman flag route and step in front of the pass for his first interception of the 2023 campaign. He figures to see a healthy dose of DK Metcalf when Cleveland travels to Seattle in Week 8.
Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
4/28/1997 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 190 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 1; Pk 4 (CLE)
Birthplace
Macedonia, OH, USA
Position
CB
College
Ohio State
Experience
6th season
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2018 - Present
(6 seasons)
Previous Game
13
Final
10
3
TOTAL
0
SACK
0
INT
2023 Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
0
25
4
2
0
