Cheap shot by Ravens results in Browns losing CB Denzel Ward

An unfortunate play has resulted in the Cleveland Browns losing one of their own to an injury he could not afford to have. Browns CB Denzel Ward exited early on in the game after taking a shot to the head from Baltimore Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley. Immediately after you could see Ward woozy and stumbling. […]

Brandon Little — Ohio State Buckeyes & Cleveland Browns News Writer

Nov 12, 2023 2:26 PM EST

An unfortunate play has resulted in the Cleveland Browns losing one of their own to an injury he could not afford to have.

Browns CB Denzel Ward exited early on in the game after taking a shot to the head from Baltimore Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley. Immediately after you could see Ward woozy and stumbling.

Not sure how spearing a player helmet to helmet isn’t called and Denzel Ward likely is out due to it. pic.twitter.com/row5uQxM4T
— Brandon Little (@BrandonLittleBL) November 12, 2023

There was no flag called on the play and the only thing that will happen is a fine that the league will likely hand down to Stanley. You can clearly see Stanley leading with his helmet and spearing into the side of Ward’s head.

It appears that Ward will not return, as he does not have his helmet on the sideline. Mike Ford entered the game for Ward.

#Browns Denzel Ward (head injury) is on the sidelines without a helmet while Ford replaces him
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) November 12, 2023

An unfortunate result for Ward, who has battled concussions throughout his career and is entering a dangerous point with the number he’s had. Ward has had at least a half dozen concussions while in the NFL. At some point you have to worry about his well being after football with all of the head injuries he has encountered.