{
  "id": 13041195,
  "title": "Browns’ Denzel Ward addresses apparent disrespect ahead of Week 5 Jets clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/browns-denzel-ward-addresses-apparent-disrespect-ahead-of-week-5-jets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T05:40:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-denzel-ward-addresses-apparent-054023918.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward addressed alleged disrespect towards his team ahead of their upcoming Week 5 clash with the New York Jets. Ward, who has been a part of the Browns since 2018, is in his ninth season and has played a crucial role in the team's solid start to the 2026 NFL season. Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Ward emphasized that any team can win on any given Sunday in the NFL, and the Browns are determined to prove their doubters wrong once again. Ward stated, \"It's been a lot of disrespect towards the Browns for a long time. So like I said, we kind of keep everything internal. We got our own motivation and we're looking to go in and be 1-0 this week and that's our main goal.\" Despite a blowout loss in Week 1, the Browns have risen to three consecutive victories, showcasing their potential and making early noise in the AFC picture. The team currently boasts a 3-1 record and leads the AFC North Division standings, sitting at fourth place in the conference. The Browns will face the New York Jets on October 11 at 1 p.m. ET, with the game kicking off on the road.",
  "summary": "Denzel Ward knows that the Cleveland Browns have had disrespect come their way in past years. Which is why they’re making a statement amidst their solid start to the 2026 NFL season. Ward has been playing in the league since 2018, going through his ninth season with the Browns. He shines as one of the best defenders around, helping Cleveland have […] The post Browns’ Denzel Ward addresses…",
  "key_points": [
    "Denzel Ward addresses alleged disrespect towards Browns ahead of Week 5 Jets game.",
    "Ward emphasizes any team can win on any given Sunday in NFL.",
    "Browns aim to start 2026 season 1-0 against Jets on October 11."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}