{
  "id": 6067726,
  "title": "Where did Denzel Ward rank in ESPN's Top 100 NFL Players?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/where-did-denzel-ward-rank-in-espns-top-100-nfl-players",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T00:04:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/where-did-denzel-ward-rank-000404795.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward has missed the cut for ESPN's Top 100 NFL Players for the third time in eight seasons, according to the staff at ESPN. Last season, Ward placed 74th, but he has been omitted from the list twice in the past three seasons. ESPN's rankings are not the final word in player evaluation, as other major sports companies also release similar rankings. However, Ward's consistent absence from the top 100 suggests that he may be facing challenges in maintaining his position as a top-tier cornerback. Despite this setback, Ward has been an integral part of the Browns' secondary, contributing to their top-five finishes in total defense over the past three seasons. With a new wave of talent emerging in the league, there is potential for another top-ranked finish for Ward in the future.",
  "summary": "Did Browns cornerback Denzel Ward make the ESPN top 100, or was he a snub?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Where did Jared Verse rank in ESPN's Top 100 NFL Players?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/where-did-jared-verse-rank-in-espns-top-100-nfl-players",
        "published": "2026-09-07T00:01:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}