Browns' Denzel Ward: Still in concussion protocol

Ward (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Ward suffered a concussion during Sunday's 29-13 loss to the Texans, and will need to fully clear the league-mandated concussion protocol before retaking the field. The rookie first-round pick's availability for Sunday's tilt against the Panthers is murky at best. If Ward were to miss any time Phillip Gaines would benefit from an increased snap count.