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Browns make seven roster moves Thursday

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The Cleveland Browns made seven roster moves on Thursday which include placing and activating players on and off the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Some good news and some bad news for the Cleveland Browns on Thursday as they made a variety of roster moves. First the good, Cleveland activated Rashard Higgins, KhaDarel Hodge, Jarvis Landry, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and Jacob Phillips from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Now the bad, the Browns placed Malcolm Smith and Denzel Ward on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Due to the timing of both players being placed on the list they will be out for Sunday’s game against the Steelers. Ward tested positive for COVID-19 which means he could possibly miss a playoff game.

Luckily for their offense they will get back the receivers they so desperately missed against the Jets. If Kevin Stefanski opts to pass the ball frequently again this week he will at least have the right personnel to do so.

Denzel Ward unlikely to play against Titans

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The Cleveland Browns cornerback is unlikely to play in Week 13.

Kevin Stefanski met with the media on Monday and provided an update on Denzel Ward. Stefanski stated that Ward is unlikely to play in Week 13 and is “week to week”.

Denzel Ward suffered a calf injury following the Browns Week 11 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Through 10 games this season, Ward has defended a career-high 15 passes and has 2 interceptions. Cleveland’s defense truly needs Ward in order to play at an adequate level. The Browns defense had a hard time stopping Mike Glennon this past Sunday as he went 20-35 for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Cleveland is going to be facing some better quarterbacks in the coming weeks. If Denzel Ward continues to miss time it could prove problematic as there simply is not enough talent in the secondary to really stop anyone.

Denzel Ward to miss time with calf injury

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The Cleveland Browns are going to be without the former Pro Bowl cornerback due to a calf injury.

Another key player will be absent when the Cleveland Browns take the field in Week 12. Denzel Ward is going to miss some time due a calf strain per reports. Ward underwent an MRI on Monday.

A calf injury is not something that is just going to magically heal in a few weeks. More than likely it will be something that Denzel Ward has to deal with the rest of the season. Wyatt Teller had a calf injury which caused him to miss some time. Even after his return he was questionable for this past Sunday’s game against the Eagles.

The Browns secondary was suspect even with Denzel Ward in the lineup. Greedy Williams has not played a snap all season, and Ronnie Harrison is also battling the injury bug. Add in some lackluster play from others on the field and it has not been easy for Cleveland’s pass defense.

Cleveland will have to manage being without their two best defensive players in Denzel Ward and Myles Garrett. While it may be a slightly easier task in Week 12 against Jacksonville, things get a bit more difficult afterwards. The Browns face the Titans and Ravens in back-to-back weeks following their matchup with the Jaguars.

Denzel Ward has calf injury, will have MRI

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The Cleveland Browns cornerback has a calf injury requiring an MRI to determine the severity of the injury.

The Cleveland Browns are already without one key defensive player in Myles Garrett this week and could be down another due to an injury to Denzel Ward. Ward told the team he has a calf injury and will have an MRI.

Denzel Ward is yet to play a full 16 game season having missed three and four games in his first two years respectively. Ward has played in all 10 games this season and was on track to play all 16 before this recent injury.

If Denzel Ward is forced to miss Week 12 against the Jaguars it could leave the Browns defense vulnerable. While the Jaguars are not the most prolific opponent, at some point when a team is down enough players things start to even out. Cleveland is already without Greedy Williams and Grant Delpit in the secondary, neither player has appeared in a game this season due to injuries. Without Ward that leaves Terrance Mitchell, Tavierre Thomas, Kevin Johnson, and MJ Stewart as the options at corner.

Four key Browns players listed as questionable

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The Cleveland Browns have listed Joel Bitonio, Kareem Hunt, Denzel Ward, and Olivier Vernon as questionable for Sunday against Dallas.

Three players have already been listed as out for the Cleveland Browns and there could be up to four more. Joel Bitonio, Kareem Hunt, Denzel Ward, and Olivier Vernon are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys.

The there players listed as out are Greedy Williams, Adrian Clayborn, and Tae Davis. Looking at those listed as questionable there are two positions that stick out, cornerback and defensive end. If for some reason Denzel Ward is unable to go that would be a massive problem for the Browns secondary. That would be the two of the most important defensive backs on the team not playing against a very capable Dallas passing attack. Same can be said in regards to Olivier Vernon and Adrian Clayborn. While Myles Garrett is still starting and Porter Gustin appears capable, having the full complement of defensive lineman makes a huge difference, resulting in not only rushing the passer but helping limit Dallas’ run game as well.

The Browns defense is not great with all of these players available. As each player is taken away it just keeps downgrading the overall talent level and performance of the unit.

Denzel Ward limited in practice Thursday

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Cleveland Browns third-year cornerback Denzel Ward will be limited in practice on Thursday per head coach Kevin Stefanski.

This will be something to monitor as Sunday comes closer but Denzel Ward will be limited in practice on Thursday. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told the media that Ward will attempt to practice on Thursday.

If Denzel Ward is not close to 100% on Sunday that could be a big problem for the Browns defense. Don’t be fooled by the performance last Sunday against Washington, Dallas is a much better team offensively and will be better suited to challenge the Browns defense. The Cowboys lead the league in yards per game (490.7), this is boosted by the league leading 1,150 passing yards through three weeks.

Dak Prescott has a wide variety of options to throw to in the passing game and even a full strength Browns secondary would have problems containing them. Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb, and Michael Gallup could have big days against a banged up Cleveland secondary, and that is before even mentioning Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott is effective in both the running and passing game and is a game changer for the Cowboys offense.

If the Cleveland Browns are going to have a chance Sunday they need something that resembles a healthy Denzel Ward. If he is not healthy or can only play a certain number of snaps that could result in big problems for Cleveland.

Browns elevate A.J. Green from practice squad

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The Cleveland Browns have eleveated cornerback A.J. Green from their practice squad to their active roster ahead of Sunday’s game.

A.J. Green will be on the active roster of the Cleveland Browns when they take on the Washington Football Team Sunday. No, not the receiver on the Bengals, the rookie cornerback from Oklahoma State.

This does point towards some not so good news in regards to Denzel Ward. Ward was listed as questionable along with three other players being designated as out. The Browns are already going to be without Olivier Vernon, Greedy Williams, and Jacob Phillips on Sunday. Being down two starting corners would be a big blow for a talent deficient Browns secondary.

Browns to be without Vernon, Williams, and Phillips

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The Cleveland Browns are going to be without Olivier Vernon, Greedy Williams, and Jacob Phillips when they take on Washington.

The Browns are going to be without three defenders and possibly a fourth on Sunday when they face the Washington Football Team. Greedy Williams, Olivier Vernon, and Jacob Phillips have been ruled out with Denzel Ward being questionable.

Based off the update from Wednesday this is not entirely surprising in regards to Vernon and Phillips. Williams is yet to play in a game this season so his absence is not necessarily all that shocking. The possibility of the Browns being without Ward would be a catastrophic blow to their pass defense. While they do have some capable backup caliber players, they are not starters. If the Browns are going to avoid being carved up yet again they are going to need Denzel Ward to play.

Browns secondary gets some help

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The Cleveland Browns are getting some help in their secondary. Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams are expected to return this week.

This is great news for the Cleveland Browns. Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams are practicing and are expected to return this week.

It is worth noting that just how much they play is still undetermined.

Evan a little bit of Ward and Williams will go a long way for the Browns secondary. Cleveland got as much as they could out of T.J. Carrie, Terrance Mitchell and others. The Browns are currently allowing the sixth-fewest passing yards per game. Part of that is that they are also allowing the third-most rushing yards per game. The lack of passing yards allowed is 100% related to the amount of rushing yards they allow.

Cleveland has allowed the eighth-highest quarterback rating this season (102.6). The Browns defense has essentially managed without their two best cornerbacks with their zone scheme. Steve Wilks has been able to work around the absences of Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams. Adding them back into the fold should only help Cleveland’s secondary.

Even with Ward and Williams back the secondary, they may still struggle. They are facing Tom Brady and the Patriots after all. This is more of a long-term outlook than an instant boost. Part of that is that Damarious Randall has a leg injury.

If Randall is not able to play it will hurt. Randall is an excellent safety even though he has not played his best this season. There is still the possibility that Randall could suit up on Sunday, as he has not been ruled out yet.

At some point the Browns will have their full compliment of secondary players on the field. It may not happen this week, but it certainly appears to be something that happens sooner rather than later.