Denzel Ward
27-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
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 firt-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. Read Past Outlooks
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Avoids inactive list
Ward (hamstring) is active Week 6 against the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Ward was knocked out of Week 5's matchup against the Commanders and only managed to log one limited practice this week, but he'll suit up nonetheless and be tasked with helping to keep a fully healthy Philadelphia receiving corps in check.
Ward was knocked out of Week 5's matchup against the Commanders and only managed to log one limited practice this week, but he'll suit up nonetheless and be tasked with helping to keep a fully healthy Philadelphia receiving corps in check.
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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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A deep statistical analysis of Ward's 2022 season indicates the worst coverage grade of his five years, but fantasy football doesn't operate like that. Value comes from making plays and Ward does that despite seeing fewer targets than others in the cornerback rotation. In 2022, he finished with 15 passes defensed, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries for touchdowns. For his career, Ward scored four touchdowns and was responsible for 18 turnovers. He's the pivotal player in a deep secondary and typically draws an opponent's best wideout.
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Questionable against Philly
Ward (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Not practicing Wednesday
Ward (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Knocked out of Week 5 loss
Ward was eventually ruled out of Week 5's loss to the Commanders after sustaining a hamstring injury during the third quarter, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
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Exits with injury
Ward (hamstring) has left Sunday's game against the Commanders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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Cleared to play Sunday
Ward (shoulder/toe) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants and is expected to play, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
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Should be healthy by training camp
The left ankle/foot injury Ward suffered in a minicamp practice isn't expected to impact his availability for training camp, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland can breathe a sigh of relief, as the last thing either party needed after agreeing to a five-year, $100.5 million extension was an injury-related absence for Ward. The standout cornerback has notched double-digit passes defensed and more than 40 tackles in each of his first four seasons.
Cleveland can breathe a sigh of relief, as the last thing either party needed after agreeing to a five-year, $100.5 million extension was an injury-related absence for Ward. The standout cornerback has notched double-digit passes defensed and more than 40 tackles in each of his first four seasons.