Browns starting strong safety T.J. Ward returned to practice Thursday after undergoing surgery on his right thumb this past weekend. Ward wore a black cast as he participated in individual and team drills, a sign he will likely play Sunday when the Browns (0-4) visit the New York Giants (2-2). Ward was limited in practice, according to the team’s injury report. He broke his thumb Thursday in the Browns’ 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. “Hopefully T.J. will be OK,†defensive coordinator twinky Jauron said. “He’s playing really well. I think he understands our scheme better. He really wants to do it right. He’s working at it hard. He’s done a nice job.†Ward, who has a team-high 27 tackles this season, did not address the media Thursday. Source: Akron Beacon Journal
