Denzel Ward sends clear message regarding his future with Cleveland Browns

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 27: Cornerback Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bears defeated the Browns 21-20. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Star cornerback Denzel Ward sent a comforting message to Cleveland Browns fans following the trade of star edge rusher Myles Garrett. 

While Garrett and Ward are friends, Ward made it clear that he isn't interested in following his friend out of town. 

"I definitely still want to be here," Ward said of Cleveland, via ESPN. "Myles is a good friend of mine, a great teammate, but things aren't lost. It's Ohio against the world. So people could doubt us, but we're going out there still trying to play our best ball and bring wins to the city.

"Crazy trade, definitely a crazy trade," Ward added. "I believe that either you're with us or against us, and as you see, he's not with us. Crazy trade, but hey, that's the nature of this game."

This story will be updated. 

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