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2021 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppResultsPts
1@KC
Loss, 29-33
6.00
2HOU
Win, 31-21
4.00
3CHI
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
4@MIN
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5@LAC
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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6ARI
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7DEN
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8PIT
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9@CIN
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10@NE
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11DET
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12@BAL
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13Bye  0.00
14BAL
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15LV
TBDGet Tickets
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16@GB
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17@PIT
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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18CIN
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1@KC,
L 29-33
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2HOU,
W 31-21
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3CHI,
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4@MIN,
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5@LAC,
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6ARI,
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7DEN,
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8PIT,
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9@CIN,
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10@NE,
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11DET,
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12@BAL,
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14BAL,
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15LV,
TBDGet Tickets
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16@GB,
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17@PIT,
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18CIN,
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News

  • Returns to team drills

    Ward (undisclosed) is participating in team drills at Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: Ward returned to practice Wednesday after having missed over two weeks of on-field work, and it now looks like he's back to full health. Barring any setbacks, it doesn't appear there's any reason to worry about Ward's chances of suiting up for Week 1 against the Chiefs.

    Published: Thu, Aug 26 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice Wednesday

    Ward (undisclosed) is practicing Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Ward had missed more than two weeks of practice due to an undisclosed injury before returning Wednesday. It doesn't appear that the Browns will consider Ward a candidate to suit up for the preseason finale against Atlanta on Sunday, but the star cornerback is expected to be ready to go by Week 1 against Kansas City.

    Published: Wed, Aug 25 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected back by Week 1

    Ward (undisclosed) is expected to be full-go for the Browns' regular season opener against the Chiefs on Sep. 12, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: Ward has sat out the last week of practice, and it appears the Browns will shut him down for the remainder of the preseason. The 2018 No. 4 overall pick recorded 46 tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble over 12 games in 2020. When healthy, he will be a key piece for a revamped Cleveland defense.

    Published: Sun, Aug 22 at 9:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out third straight practice

    Ward didn't participate for the third straight practice Tuesday due to unspecified soreness, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Ward hasn't been able to practice for the past few days. The 24-year-old figures to be unavailable for Saturday's preseason opener in Jacksonville barring a quick return to full practice participation.

    Published: Tue, Aug 10 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleveland secures fifth-year option

    The Browns exercised Ward's $13.3 million fifth-year option for the 2022 season on Friday, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.

    Analysis: The 23-year-old has been a key piece in the secondary for Cleveland since being drafted fourth overall during the 2018 draft, with the biggest concern being that he's missed 11 games across his first three seasons. Ward recorded 46 tackles (38 solo), two interceptions, 18 passes defensed and one forced fumble over 12 games in 2020, and he's now officially under contract for the next two years.

    Published: Fri, Apr 23 at 7:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from COVID list

    Ward had three tackles in Sunday's 22-17 playoff loss to Kansas City.

    Analysis: Ward returned from a two-week absence while on the COVID-19 list. He once again was Cleveland's top cover corner and led the team with 18 passes defensed during the regular season. Ward also had 46 tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble over 12 games. He has one year left on the deal he signed after being selected fourth overall in 2018, and the club has an option for 2022.

    Published: Mon, Jan 18 at 6:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Removed from COVID-19 list

    The Browns activated Ward and fellow cornerback Kevin Johnson from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Ward is the team's top corner, while Johnson has worked as the nickelback for most of the season. The Browns were able to win convincingly in the wild-card round without them, though their reserve cornerbacks had some trouble covering Pittsburgh's talented wideouts. Cleveland gets an even bigger challenge this weekend in Kansas City, where Ward could be asked to shadow star receiver Tyreek Hill.

    Published: Wed, Jan 13 at 7:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially out Sunday

    Ward won't be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list for Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Ward tested positive for the virus before Week 17, and he was unable to clear the necessary hurdles to return to action. Kevin Johnson faces the same fate. In turn, Terrance Mitchell (personal), who is listed as questionable but is expected to play, and Robert Jackson should start at cornerback against Pittsburgh's wealth of wide receivers.

    Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 7:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains on COVID list

    Ward (illness) remains on the Browns' reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The 23-year-old currently remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The cornerback still has a chance to play in Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Steelers if he becomes healthy, but it is currently unknown when that might be declared. Kevin Johnson will likely start at outside cornerback Sunday given Ward remains out,

    Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out Week 17

    Ward (illness) will miss Sunday's game against the Steelers after having been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Ward could also be in jeopardy of missing the wild-card round of the playoffs if the Browns do earn a postseason berth, given that he's tested positive for COVID-19 and cannot return for at least 10 days. Kevin Johnson could start at outside cornerback in Ward's stead.

    Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records six stops

    Ward had six tackles in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: Ward returned from a three-week absence due to a calf injury. The cornerback is having a Pro Bowl-caliber season, leading the league with 15 passes defensed.

    Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 3:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for Week 15 return

    Ward (calf) is active for Sunday night's game against the Giants, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Limited practice participation throughout the week hinted that Ward was trending toward his first game appearance since Nov. 22, but now it's confirmed that Cleveland will return its No. 1 cornerback to the lineup. The 2018 Pro Bowler has amassed a career-high 15 pass deflections over 10 appearances this season, surrendering four TD passes in coverage while notching a pair of interceptions.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 4:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Considered questionable

    Ward (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Ward logged a trio of limited practices this week, providing a chance for the third-year cornerback to return to game action for the first time since Week 11. Kevin Johnson has been filling in for Ward, but now he's questionable with a groin injury as well. If neither player is cleared, Tavierre Thomas is expected to start at left cornerback.

    Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Feels ready to return

    Ward (calf) said he feels "great," and he will return to the field Sunday against the Giants barring any setbacks, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Ward, who missed the last three games, returned to practice this week. He ran full speed Thursday, executing all the cuts and maneuvers a cornerback needs. The third-year corner is on pace to have his best NFL season with a career-high 15 pass breakups, tied for fourth in the league.

    Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 12:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice Wednesday

    Ward (calf) returned to practice Wednesday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: This marks Ward's first practice activity since the starting cornerback suffered a calf injury in Week 11. His level of participation in practice this week will dictate whether Ward's able to suit up Sunday against the Giants, but this is a step in the right direction regardless.

    Published: Wed, Dec 16 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Slated to practice this week

    Coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday that he's "confident" Ward (calf) will practice this week, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Ward hasn't practiced since suffering a calf injury during the Week 11 win over the Eagles. The third-year cornerback is trending in the right direction, however, and the next step in his recovery is getting back to practice. Whether that translates into playing this Sunday against the Giants remains to be seen. Kevin Johnson will continue starting at cornerback until Ward is fully cleared.

    Published: Tue, Dec 15 at 11:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out against Ravens

    Ward (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Ravens, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Ward is poised to miss a third consecutive game after sitting out for the entire practice week. Kevin Johnson has managed Ward's starting cornerback role of late, and he figures to retain those duties in a crucial divisional bout.

    Published: Sat, Dec 12 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    Ward (calf) missed practice Wednesday, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

    Analysis: Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski did not have an update on Ward, who missed the last two games due to the injury. He's expected to land on Thursday's injury report, the first one the team must publish ahead of Monday night's game against Baltimore. Kevin Johnson filled in for Ward at cornerback while M.J. Stewart took over for Johnson as the nickel corner.

    Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 2:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out as expected

    Ward (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: This news comes as no surprise after coach Kevin Stefanski deemed Ward "unlikely" to play earlier in the week. Top Titans wideout A.J. Brown will likely be the primary beneficiary of Ward's absence, while Kevin Johnson will attempt to fill Ward's shoes opposite Terrance Mitchell in Cleveland's secondary.

    Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 11:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected to return Week 13

    Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Ward (calf) is "unlikely" to play this Sunday against the Titans, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: This lines up with Ward's initial diagnosis, which put him on track to sit out multiple weeks. The Browns' secondary clearly missed its No. 1 cornerback against the Jaguars, as Mike Glennon threw for 235 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Kevin Johnson and Terrance Mitchell will need to overcome his absence once again against A.J. Brown and the Titans.

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 9:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially out

    The Browns have officially ruled Ward (calf) out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: It was reported earlier this week that Ward could miss a few weeks with a calf strain, so this news is essentially a formality. His absence figures to create an opportunity for Kevin Johnson to replace him at cornerback, while Tavierre Thomas and M.J. Stewart could potentially see increased snaps as well.

    Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May miss multiple games

    Ward (calf) is expected to miss a few weeks with a calf strain, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Ward played every snap in this past Sunday's win over the Eagles but reported a calf injury Monday. He underwent an MRI, which revealed a calf strain that will force him to miss at least a couple of games. However, the Browns stopped short of providing a definitive timeline. The 23-year-old cornerback will miss this Sunday's game against the Jaguars, and he should be considered week-to-week moving forward.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for MRI

    Coach Kevin Stefanski said Ward will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the calf injury the cornerback suffered in Sunday's win over the Eagles, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: Ward played every defensive snaps submitted one of the best outings of his career (four pass breakups, three tackles and an interception) in Week 11, but he came out of the contest banged up. Further testing will reveal whether the third-year cornerback will be at risk of missing the Browns' next game Nov. 29 versus the Jaguars. Ward's potential absence next weekend would loom large, especially with starting safety Ronnie Harrison (knee) also at risk of missing the game.

    Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes first pick

    Ward had four tackles, two passes defensed and an interception in Sunday's 49-38 win over Dallas.

    Analysis: Ward sealed the game when he picked off a Dak Prescott pass in the red zone with less than two minutes left. He battled a groin injury during the practice week but managed to play all 82 defensive snaps against the Cowboys. And many of those snaps were pass plays -- Prescott dropped back 61 times -- so Ward was active in the win.

    Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 4:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play in Dallas

    Ward (groin) is active Week 4 against the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Ward's status was in question after he aggravated his groin injury last week against the Bengals, but he was still able to suit up for limited practices both Thursday and Friday. That's good news for a Cleveland secondary that continues to be without Greedy Williams (shoulder). Ward is again expected to start at conerback opposite Terrance Mitchell, who has been filling in for Williams.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable after limited practice

    Ward (groin) was listed as a limited participant in Friday's practice and is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: It's encouraging that Ward was able to practice in some capacity after missing practice to start the week, but the groin injury he aggravated in last week's win over Washington is still bothering him. The 2018 first-rounder will likely be a game-time decision come Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing to start week

    Ward (groin) isn't practicing Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Ward suffered a groin injury late in practice last week and aggravated it in the Week 3 win over Washington, leaving that game early. This missed practice to open the week suggests Ward should be viewed as questionable at best for Sunday's game in Dallas, which is good news for the talented Cowboys receiving corps.

    Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Aggravates groin injury

    Ward was forced out of Sunday's game versus Washington with a groin injury, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ward popped up on the injury report Thursday with a groin issue but planned to battle through it Sunday. After playing the first half, however, Ward was spotted on the sidelines during the Browns' first defensive drive of the third quarter. He's not expected to return and will likely be monitored leading up to Week 4's matchup versus the Cowboys.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up Week 3

    Ward (groin) is active Week 3 against the Washington Football Team.

    Analysis: A groin injury suffered late in the week put Ward's gameday status in jeopardy, but he'll ultimately take the field despite missing Friday's practice session. He'll once again start at cornerback opposite Terrance Mitchell, a role that's produced six combined tackles and three passes defended through two games.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday's game

    Ward (groin) didn't practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

    Analysis: Ward suffered the groin injury during Thursday's practice, and missing Friday's practice has him trending in the wrong direction entering the weekend. With Greedy Williams (shoulder) also out, the Browns could be without their top two cornerbacks. If that's indeed the case, expect Kevin Johnson and Terrance Mitchell to start Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Ward (groin) was limited in Thursday's practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Ward wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, a hint that his groin issue may have been an in-practice development. The starting cornerback has played exceptionally through two contests, and as long as he's available for Sunday's game against Washington, the Browns will likely rely on Ward to contain Terry McLaurin. Friday's final injury report of the week will reveal whether Ward is tagged with an official designation.

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Grabs INT in finale

    Ward recorded six solo tackles, two defended passes and one interception during Sunday's loss to the Bengals.

    Analysis: Ward appeared in just 12 contests in 2019, having missed time due to a hamstring injury during the first half of the season. He concludes the campaign with 44 tackles (38 solo), 11 defended passes, two interceptions (one of which he returned for a touchdown) and one fumble recovery. The 2018 first-round pick is very likely to reprise his role as Cleveland's top cornerback in 2020.

    Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 7:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from ankle injury

    Ward (ankle) returned to Sunday's game at Arizona, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: Ward exited during the first half due to the ankle injury, but it's apparently a minor issue since he is back on the field. The 22-year-old should resume working as the Browns' top cornerback.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves with ankle injury

    Ward was forced out of Sunday's game against the Cardinals with an ankle injury, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Ward recorded a solo tackle before departing and leaving Greedy Williams as the team's No. 1 cornerback. Both TJ Carrie and Terrance Mitchell figure to enjoy upticks in usage during Ward's absence.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Halts Bengals' early momentum

    Ward had five tackles, two passes defensed and a 61-yard interception return for a touchdown in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Bengals.

    Analysis: Cleveland's sluggish offense got a lift from the defense Sunday, when Ward made his first interception of the season matter. After the Browns turned the ball over on their first two possessions, the Bengals were in position to take a two-score lead, but Ward turned the momentum back to the home team. An Andy Dalton pass went through the hands receiver of Auden Tate, and Ward took it to the house for Cleveland's first pick-six since October of 2017.

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 4:51am by Rotowire.com
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