Questionable
Injury Neck
Est. Return 4/1/2026
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
39
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0.0
INT
1
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0
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0
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Production dips in 2025
Ward (neck) recorded 39 total tackles (29 solo) and nine passes defensed, including one interception, across 15 regular-season games in 2025.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old sustained a neck injury in the first quarter of Cleveland's season finale that sidelined him for the remainder of the game. Despite playing 47 more defensive snaps than he did in 2024, Ward saw declines in total tackles (49 to 39), passes defensed (19 to nine), interceptions (two to one) and forced fumbles (one to zero). Even so, the Ohio State product remained one of Cleveland's most productive corners, finishing with the second-most passes defensed on the team. Under contract through 2027, Ward will look to return to form as one of the NFL's top boundary cornerbacks ahead of next season.
The 28-year-old sustained a neck injury in the first quarter of Cleveland's season finale that sidelined him for the remainder of the game. Despite playing 47 more defensive snaps than he did in 2024, Ward saw declines in total tackles (49 to 39), passes defensed (19 to nine), interceptions (two to one) and forced fumbles (one to zero). Even so, the Ohio State product remained one of Cleveland's most productive corners, finishing with the second-most passes defensed on the team. Under contract through 2027, Ward will look to return to form as one of the NFL's top boundary cornerbacks ahead of next season.
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Measurables Review
How do Denzel Ward's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
190 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.32 secVertical Jump
39.0 inBroad Jump
136 inBench Press
16 reps
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Ward bounced back from what advanced analytics indicate was his worst season in 2022. His coverage grade returned to normal in 2023, while his reception rate was a career-best 51.5 percent. Ward also had two interceptions, his sixth straight season with multiple picks. The 2018 first-rounder returns as the leader of what is considered the strongest level of the league's top-ranked passing defense (164.7 YPG) and one the best cornerback units in the league, along with Greg Newsome and Martin Emerson.
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Won't return vs. Cincinnati
Ward (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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Questionable to return
Ward (neck) is questionable to return in Sunday's game against the Bengals, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Ready to play Sunday
Ward (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Won't play against Bills
Ward (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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DNP again Thursday
Ward (calf) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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Dodges serious injury
Ward's shoulder injury is not believed to be serious, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
ANALYSIS
Ward exited Tuesday's practice with a shoulder issue and was surrounded by trainers on his way off the field. The team has yet to release any additional information, and he will undergo more tests. Ward is among the best corners in the league when healthy, but he has missed at least five regular-season games due to shoulder injuries during his career, most recently Week 17 of last season.
Ward exited Tuesday's practice with a shoulder issue and was surrounded by trainers on his way off the field. The team has yet to release any additional information, and he will undergo more tests. Ward is among the best corners in the league when healthy, but he has missed at least five regular-season games due to shoulder injuries during his career, most recently Week 17 of last season.