The Cleveland Browns are getting set to conclude their preseason against the Los Angeles Rams.

At this point last year, Cleveland Browns fans still had some glimmer of hope that Deshaun Watson was the franchise quarterback. While that has now come and gone, there is one hole on this elite defensive unit that not enough people are talking about.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski took questions from reporters on Wednesday with regard to Denzel Ward, the continuing quarterback battle, and more. Below is the transcript as provided by the Browns media relations department: Denzel (Ward),

With Emerson out for the year, there will be plenty of pressure on Ward and his fellow cornerback, Greg Newsome, to perform. Newsome, a first-round pick out of Northwestern in 2021, missed four games a year ago, finishing the season with 27 tackles, an interception and five pass breakups.

Browns cornerback Denzel Ward injured his right shoulder in Tuesday’s practice. Jordan Schultz reports that the injury is not believed to be serious, though Ward will undergo further testing to confirm. Ward left practice early after a one-on-one with receiver Jerry Jeudy, raising concern as he appeared in pain as he walked inside to be evaluated.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns were working mostly against Rams third-stringers in their walk-off, 19-17 win on Saturday. The good news is the starting offense looked crisp and the starting defense was excellent. What does it ultimately mean? We’ll find out in a couple of Sundays when Cincinnati is in town and the real games start.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel was day-to-day but doing well and expected to be back out soon after suffering injury.

Word on Tuesday was that Browns cornerback Denzel Ward avoided a serious injury when he went down in practice earlier in the day and confirmation of that came on Wednesday.

Browns cornerback Denzel Ward suffered an apparent shoulder or arm injury during Tuesday's practice while defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. inches closer to a return.