The Cleveland Browns will begin the season against Joe Burrow with their best defensive back, but maybe not their full starting secondary.
Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward cleared concussion protocol and will start Sunday’s opener against Cincinnati, giving Cleveland its top coverage defender as it tries to slow Burrow and his trio of receivers.
“Feeling great,” Ward said, adding he’s not overly worried about a history with head injuries. “I’m not too concerned. I take the necessary steps of healing up and doing the exercising and things that the doctors tell me. So I feel good. I’m out there. I’m ready to play, enjoy playing the game of football and I’m not too concerned. I’m good.”
with the Bengals on Thursday. Although he’s only 1-4 in his career against Cleveland, Burrow has played well and has receivers Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd at his disposal. Cincinnati’s speedy wide receiver, who never misses a chance to take a shot at Cleveland, said he was treating the opener like any normal game.
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