Denzel Ward
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) leaps out of a tackle attempt by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Brissett, Browns rebound from collapse, beat Steelers 29-17

By Tom Withers Sep. 22, 2022 11:38 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky, right, talks with Kenny Pickett during NFL football practice, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Steelers' Trubisky takes aim at Browns in QB's rivalry debut

By Tom Withers Sep. 21, 2022 02:38 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches his team play against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns make same mistakes, suffer inexcusable loss to Jets

By Tom Withers Sep. 19, 2022 03:49 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bengals try to stay on top in balanced, brutal AFC North

By Tom Withers Aug. 31, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Fields throws 3 TD passes in half, Bears edge Browns 21-20

By Tom Withers Aug. 27, 2022 10:26 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, top, hops on the back of defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' hopes, plans on hold while Deshaun Watson suspended

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:23 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward participates in a drill during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward was activated from physically unable to perform list on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, and will practice for the first time since Cleveland's training camp opened after being sidelined with a sprained left foot. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns star CB Ward returns from foot injury, practicing

By Tom Withers Aug. 15, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Watson apologizes, then struggles in Browns preseason debut

By Mark Long Aug. 12, 2022 10:07 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt runs with the ball during the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns RB Kareem Hunt practices after demanding trade

By Brian Dulik Aug. 07, 2022 09:57 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Waiting game: Watson, Browns open camp as NFL ruling looms

By Tom Withers Jul. 27, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward participates in a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility on June 8, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Ward will start training camp on the sideline after being placed on the active/physically unable to perform list Tuesday, July 26, 2022, as the Browns await the NFL's ruling on quarterback Deshaun Watson. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns place Ward, Conklin on active/PUP list as camp opens

By Tom Withers Jul. 26, 2022 04:51 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski directs a drill during an NFL football practice at FirstEnergy Stadium, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Clowney says Watson trade brought him back to Browns

By Tom Withers Jun. 16, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Deshaun Watson's going to huddle up the Browns on the beach. Cleveland's new quarterback is treating some of his new offensive teammates to a weekend in the Bahamas to do some bonding and field work. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP source: Browns QB Watson to meet with NFL reps in Texas

By Tom Withers May. 16, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game Oct. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Emerson was selected by the Cleveland Browns during the third round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Browns make trade, address needs but don't deal Mayfield

By Tom Withers Apr. 29, 2022 10:12 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson enters a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson's first offseason program with the Cleveland Browns is the first chance for the controversial quarterback to meet new teammates. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Watson embraced by teammates in Browns' offseason program

By Tom Withers Apr. 20, 2022 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) stretches before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward has agreed to a five-year, $100.5 million contract extension with the team, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday, April 18, 2022.(AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
AP source: Browns, CB Ward agree on $100M contract extension

By Tom Withers Apr. 18, 2022 03:11 PM EDT

Andrew Whitworth of the Los Angeles Rams receives the NFL Man of the Year Award at the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
NFL Players gather for greater good at Payton event

By Andrew Destin Feb. 12, 2022 02:33 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) scores a touchdown in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) after catching a pass in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Browns place Pro Bowl corner Ward on COVID-19 reserve list

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2022 12:35 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals resting QB Burrow for Browns' finale before playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:08 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum warms-up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland, as quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, and head coach Kevin Stefanski, right, watch. Mayfield is skipping Cleveland's game on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, against the Cincinnati Bengals to have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Keenum will start for Mayfield in the season finale. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' No. 2 QB Keenum admires Mayfield's 'gutsiest' season

By Tom Withers Jan. 05, 2022 04:20 PM EST