Cleveland Browns' Pro Bowler Denzel Ward cleared to play in season opener

FILE – Cleveland Browns’ Denzel Ward (21) plays during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. Browns top cornerback Denzel Ward cleared concussion protocol and will start in Sunday’s season opener against Cincinnati, giving Cleveland’s secondary its best player as it tries to stop Joe Burrow and his trio of receivers.(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)

by: Chad Krispinsky

Posted: Sep 8, 2023 / 01:18 PM EDT

Updated: Sep 8, 2023 / 01:18 PM EDT

BEREA, Ohio (WKBN) — Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward has cleared concussion protocol and will play in the regular season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Head Coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Friday that Ward was a full participant in practice and has been removed from the injury report.

Ward suffered a concussion in the preseason finale in Kansas City.

The Browns and Bengals will kickoff on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The game will be televised locally on WKBN-27.