BEREA, Ohio – Cleveland Browns defensive backs Denzel Ward and Kevin Johnson were activated off the reserve list / COVID-19 after missing the last two games, including Sunday’s win over Pittsburgh.
Ward, a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie in 2018, has been Cleveland’s best corner this season. Despite losing four games this year, Ward led the NFL during the regular season with 16 assists.
As a free agent who signed this offseason, Johnson was a Nickelback starter for the Browns.
Cleveland is still hoping to get Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio out of the reserve / COVID-19 list as well.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski, who also tested positive for the virus last week, said he hopes to be part of the team again in practice on Thursday. Offensive linebacker Bill Callahan has rejoined the COVID roster.
The Browns face Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the AFC divisional round.