Browns defensive back Denzel Ward injures neck vs Bengals NFL Week 18

Cleveland Browns defensive back Denzel Ward suffered a neck injury during the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

The Browns announced Ward was questionable to return.

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The Browns also announced cornerback Tyson Campbell left the game with an injury, and was questionable to return.

Before the Browns' Week 1 loss to the Bengals, Ward said he'd text Bengals quarterback and former Ohio State Buckeyes teammate Joe Burrow to tell Burrow to target him during the season opener.

In 2021, Ward intercepted Burrow and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown. Ward also intercepted former Bengals QB Andy Dalton twice in December 2019.

The four-time Pro Bowler is in his eighth NFL season, all with the Browns. He was Cleveland's first-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Browns defensive back Denzel Ward injures neck vs Bengals NFL Week 18