Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward has been released from concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.

• Denzel Ward has been released from concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
• Ward missed several practices but returned as a limited participant this week and was a full participant on Friday.
• Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said getting Ward back in time to face the Bengals passing attack is "a big boost" for his defense.