BEREA, Ohio – Cleveland Browns defenders Denzel Ward and Kevin Johnson were both activated from the reserve / COVID-19 list after missing the past two games, including Sunday’s win over Pittsburgh.
Ward, a 2018 Pro Bowl roster as a rookie, was Cleveland’s top corner this season. Despite missing four games this year, Ward led the NFL in the regular season with 16 passes defended.
A free agent who signed this off-season, Johnson was a starter at nickelback for the Browns.
Cleveland is still hoping to get Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio off the reserve / COVID-19 list as well.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski, who also tested positive for the virus last week, said he expects to rejoin the team by Thursday’s practice. Offensive line coach Bill Callahan has rejoined the team off the COVID list.
The Browns will face the best-placed Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC division round on Sunday.