Browns' Denzel Ward: Likely out Saturday

Ward (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, making it unlikely he will play Saturday against the Broncos, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Ward proved worthy of his first-round selection early in the season, notching three interceptions in the first five games. He continued to serve as the Browns' starting top cornerback until the concussion sidelined him for the Week 14 win over the Panthers. Ward would likely need to clear multiple steps in the NFL's protocol for head injuries over the next two days to have a chance to play versus Denver.