Malcolm Smith and Denzel Ward have been placed on the Cleveland Browns’ reserve/COVID-19 list. The team made the move on Thursday after two positive tests prior to the day’s scheduled practice. The test results forced the Browns to close the team facilities in Berea and cancel the practice session.
Earlier reports indicated that TE Harrison Bryant was one of the two players to test positive, but he remains on the active roster. Instead, it’s Ward who joins Smith in going on the reserve list.
Both players will miss Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ward is the team’s top defensive back, while Smith has been a regular starting LB most of the season.
