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T.J. Ward | Defensive Back

Team: Cleveland Browns
Age / DOB:  (26) / 12/12/1986
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 200
College: Oregon
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The Browns are not expected to prioritize a contract extension for SS T.J. Ward.
Ward has one year left on his rookie deal, but the Browns will likely use their remaining cap room to lock up Alex Mack or Joe Haden. A 2010 second-round pick, Ward has a history of injuries and is unproven in new coordinator Ray Horton's defense. In addition to Ward, Montario Hardesty, John Greco, and Shawn Lauvao are set to hit free agency in the final year of their current deals. Jun 8 - 9:20 PM
Source: ESPN Cleveland

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T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

The Cleveland Plain Dealer says the Browns "may look into" extending the contracts of SS T.J. Ward and CB Joe Haden.

Cleveland has a ton of cap room and is expected to use some of it to lock up its young players entering contract years. Toss center Alex Mack into the discussion, too. Haden has two years left on his rookie deal, and he and Ward are two players new DC Ray Horton is expected to build around.
Related: Alex Mack, Joe Haden
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mar 9 - 6:41 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton says he's "excited" to coach SS T.J. Ward and praised his tackling skills.

Horton has coached Troy Polamalu, Ryan Clark, Adrian Wilson, and Kerry Rhodes, and Ward can be his next great safety. "What I see in T.J. is a player that's dynamic in the run game; a player that's going to get better because he will hit," Horton said. "He will hit you." Ward will return as a top IDP defensive back in 2013.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jan 29 - 3:20 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns SS T.J. Ward is done for the season with a bone bruise in his knee.

He's expected to be placed on injured reserve. Ward recorded 68 tackles, four passes defensed, one interception, and one sack in 14 starts this season. According to Pro Football Focus, he was the NFL's premier safety in run support while ranking fifth overall. It's a big loss for the Browns secondary. Ward will enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2013.
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 03:59:00 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns SS T.J. Ward sustained a knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Redskins.

Ward went down in the third quarter and was unable to return. Before the injury, he had five tackles and an interception.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 08:36:00 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns SS T.J. Ward (thumb surgery) has resumed practicing.

Ward is sporting a black cast at practice. It looks like he's on track to play with the "club" on his hand versus the Giants this week.
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter
Thu, Oct 4, 2012 01:21:00 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns SS T.J. Ward is day-to-day after undergoing thumb surgery.

Ward injured his thumb in Thursday's loss, and had a plate and six screws inserted during his operation. Ward has been a beast against the run this season, racking up 27 tackles and a sack. It would be surprising if he sat out against the Giants.
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 12:25:00 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns SS T.J. Ward was reportedly involved in a scuffle outside a Los Angeles area nightclub early Monday morning.

An agitated Ward was restrained by friends after a confrontation with another man outside Greystone Manor in Hollywood. Minutes after the fracas spilled into the streets, private security officers discharged pepper spray to break it up. Although police arrived on the scene, no arrests were made. Ward should escape the long arm of commissioner Roger Goodell.
Source: TMZ.com
Mon, Jul 16, 2012 02:20:00 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns SS T.J. Ward admitted that his "preparation wasn't right" heading into the 2011 season.

Ward sustained a hamstring injury during the preseason and also sprained his right wrist. He went down for good with a sprained foot in Week 9. IDP owners should remember that Ward racked up 128 tackles as a rookie in 2010 and now says he's 100 percent healthy again.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
Thu, Jun 28, 2012 11:11:00 AM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns SS T.J. Ward said Thursday that his sprained right foot is "100 percent" recovered.

Ward never required surgery and insists he could play tomorrow if needed. Pro Football Focus graded Ward as a top-10 safety in the eight games he did play before the injury.
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 06:05:00 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns placed SS T.J. Ward (foot) on injured reserve, ending his season.

The Browns had been holding out hope that Ward could return from his sprained right foot, but he hasn't made progress since resuming running two weeks ago. The 2010 second-rounder had emerged as a thumper in run support prior to the injury. Usama Young will continue to fill in, though Ward will return as the starter in 2012.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 01:14:00 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns declared SS T.J. Ward, QB Colt McCoy, FB Owen Marecic, CB James Dockery, OL Steve Vallos, DL Klante Tripp, and OL Oniel Cousins inactive for Week 15 against the Cardinals.

Ward was listed as questionable, but conceded that his foot is still bothering him. McCoy was sent home from practice on Thursday and ruled out Friday. Owen Marecic is replaced by Eddie Williams, who was signed off the Browns' practice squad.
Sun, Dec 18, 2011 02:57:00 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns SS T.J. Ward has resumed running on his previously fractured foot.

Ward says he "hopes" to play Sunday, but conceded that the foot is still bothering him. He's likely at least two weeks away from a return. In the meantime, Usama Young has made 31 tackles in five starts as the Browns' strong safety.
Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 01:16:00 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Coach Pat Shurmur confirmed SS T.J. Ward (foot) will return this season.

Ward had his original cast taken off Monday and then had another cast put on. He'll soon be fitted for a walking boot to protect his sprain. Ward's initial timetable, set a week ago, was 4-6 weeks.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 09:11:00 AM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

Browns SS T.J. Ward will miss the next 4-6 weeks with a foot injury.

It's likely a fracture of some kind, because Ward's foot has been in a cast all week after he injured it in last Sunday's loss to the Texans. Usama Young will take over as Cleveland's starting strong safety indefinitely. Ward's loss is a sizable blow to the Browns' top-ranked NFL pass defense, but will be felt much more against the run. Through the season's first nine weeks, Pro Football Focus has graded Ward as the NFL's No. 1 safety in run support.
Related: Usama Young
Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 03:28:00 PM

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