BEREA, Ohio – Cleveland Browns defensive backs Denzel Ward and Kevin Johnson have both been on the reserve list / COVID-19 after missing the last two games, including Sunday’s playoff victory over Pittsburgh.
Ward, a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie in 2018, was Cleveland’s best corner this season. Despite missing four games this year, Ward led the NFL during the regular season with 16 assists.
A free agent who signed this off-season, Johnson was a nickelback starter for the Browns.
Cleveland is still hoping to remove Pro Bowl goalkeeper Joel Bitonio from the reserve list / COVID-19.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski, who also tested positive for the virus last week, said he expects to join the team by training on Thursday. Offensive linebacker Bill Callahan has joined the team on the COVID list.
Browns face Kansas City Chiefs leaders in the AFC divisional round on Sunday.