Denzel Ward made an excellent defensive highlight against Aaron Rodgers during the Cleveland Browns' matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.

Ward has been playing in the NFL since 2018, going through his ninth season with the Browns. He has shined as a key defender over the years, helping them make the playoffs twice in 2020 and 2023.

Cleveland is in a rebuilding period following poor campaigns in 2024 and 2025. Despite this, the team is off to a surprising start after losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a blowout. They have since bounced back with solid wins over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers.

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The Browns were due for a rivalry clash with the Steelers. Pittsburgh got on the board first with a touchdown in the first quarter. However, Ward responded with a great interception against one of Rodgers' passes early into the second quarter.