What happened: Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward said Wednesday that his dislocated right pinky finger had worried him when the injury occurred during Friday's practice. The setback required stitches and left Ward listed as questionable before he was cleared to play against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Playing with his right hand taped, the 2018 fourth-overall selection still recorded an interception during Sunday's road victory.

Why it matters: Keeping Ward on the field steadies the perimeter defense for a 5-2 Cleveland team riding a two-game winning streak as the No. 3 seed. The veteran cornerback remains a fixture of the Browns' secondary under a contract extension as the club pushes deeper into the 2026 regular season.

What to watch: Browns practice reports this week will show whether Ward carries an injury designation into the upcoming game.