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Browns plan to keep cornerback Denzel Ward for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:57 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Browns plan to keep cornerback Denzel Ward for upcoming season
Summary

Cleveland Browns' insider Mary Kay Cabot reported that the team does not intend to trade cornerback Denzel Ward ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season. Despite speculation following the trade of Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, the Browns will retain Ward, who has two years remaining on his contract. Ward has been a consistent performer since being drafted in 2018, earning five Pro Bowl selections, though he has struggled with injuries that have prevented him from playing a full season. With Garrett's departure, Ward is positioned as a veteran leader on the defense as the team prepares for a new era.

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  • •Denzel Ward is set to stay with the Browns for the 2026-27 season.
  • •Myles Garrett was traded to the Los Angeles Rams this offseason.
  • •Ward has made five Pro Bowls during his career with the Browns.
  • •He has struggled with injuries but remains a key defensive player.
  • •The Browns are focusing on a youth movement while keeping veteran talent.
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  • 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Browns' insider reveals future outlook for star CB Denzel Ward
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Earlier this week, Cleveland Browns' insider Mary Kay Cabot revealed the team's future plans with star cornerback Denzel Ward.

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