2022 Defense Stats
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Ward, who was taken fourth overall in the 2018 draft, had another fine campaign in 2021, logging multiple interceptions for a fourth straight season, recording double-digit passes defensed and scoring the second TD of his career with a 99-yard pick-six in a Week 9 win over the Bengals. The Browns then rewarded the 25-year-old for his efforts, giving Ward another five years and $100.5 million, with $71.25 million reportedly guaranteed, a record-setting deal for a cornerback. This coming season, the Ohio State product will once again cover opponents' top receivers. Read Past Outlooks
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Done early in finale
Ward (shoulder) had one tackle and played just 10 snaps in a 28-14 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 18.
ANALYSIS
Ward entered the game with a shoulder injury and was unable to get past the first few series. He finished the season with 53 tackles, two fumbles recovered and two interceptions, both of which he returned for touchdowns, over 14 games. For fantasy purposes, it was a nice season. However, Pro Football Focus graded him a career-low 60.4 in coverage, last among Cleveland's defensive backs. He'll enter next season as the Browns' top corner in what should be a team strength despite a number of breakdowns in 2022.
Ward entered the game with a shoulder injury and was unable to get past the first few series. He finished the season with 53 tackles, two fumbles recovered and two interceptions, both of which he returned for touchdowns, over 14 games. For fantasy purposes, it was a nice season. However, Pro Football Focus graded him a career-low 60.4 in coverage, last among Cleveland's defensive backs. He'll enter next season as the Browns' top corner in what should be a team strength despite a number of breakdowns in 2022.
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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.
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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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Ward, a 2018 Pro Bowler as a rookie, returns as the Browns' top cornerback. He has yet to play a full NFL season and finished 2020 with 46 tackles, a career-high 18 passes defensed, two interceptions and a forced fumble over 12 games. If the old adage "a rising tide lifts all boats" is true, Ward could return to the Pro Bowl. Part of the organization's plan this offseason was to improve at every level of the defense, with notable additions on the back end, an approach that figures to improve the team context around Ward, whose fifth-year contract option for 2022 was picked up by the Browns.
More Fantasy News
Unable to return
Ward (shoulder) will not return Sunday against the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Ready for action Sunday
Ward (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
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Questionable to play Sunday
Ward (ankle) is considered questionable to play Sunday versus the Steelers, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Cleared for Week 14
Ward (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Sidelined Wednesday
Ward didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness and an ankle injury, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
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