Cleveland Browns star cornerback Denzel Ward exited Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half.
Ward went to the locker room after the Ravens’ second drive of the game. The cornerback was evaluated for a concussion. Ward briefly stepped into the medical tent as Baltimore kicked a field goal to take a 17-3 lead.
Ward has suffered multiple concussions throughout his professional career. He was last diagnosed with a concussion in August before the season started. Ward’s history of concussions is extremely worrisome and has provoked a lot of dialogue among the fan base. The cornerback’s long-term health as a human being is paramount to a football career.
Shortly after publication, Ward cleared concussion protocol. But it was announced that Ward suffered a neck injury, and his return is officially questionable.
The Browns have moved former first-round pick Greg Newsome II from the slot to the outside to replace Ward. The Browns’ cornerback room has suffered several injuries between Newsome, Ward, and rookie cornerback Cam Mitchell. The team will need all of them healthy to stop an explosive Ravens’ passing game.
