Browns Injury Update: Denzel Ward Goes to Locker Room After Being Benched Against Ravens Browns CB Denzel Ward left for the locker room after medical checks, raising concern over Cleveland’s defensive

Browns star cornerback Denzel Ward left the field less than 12 minutes in and headed to the locker room. Ward, who had been active early in the contest, was noticeably absent on the final two plays of the opponent’s touchdown drive.

Cameras showed trainers attending to Ward on the bench before he walked to the locker room. He was not in at cornerback for the Browns’ first second-quarter defensive series after Baltimore blocked a punt. Cameron Mitchell came in to replace Ward at cornerback opposite Greg Newsome II . A short time later, the Browns listed Ward as questionable to return with cramping.

Cleveland’s defense has been a key strength so far this season, and Ward’s presence is critical to their ability to slow down explosive passing attacks across the AFC. Denzel Ward had pe