Star Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward was named the Week 7 NFLPA Community MVP. Ward through his charity, Make Them Know Your Name Foundation, placed 100 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) throughout Cleveland. Cardiac health has been vital to Ward since his father passed from a cardiac arrest in 2016.
Ward hosted a CPR training class in October as part of the Browns’ official launch announcement of their new facilities. Ward was one of 11 NFL players to serve in the American Heart Association’s 2024 Nation of Lifesavers Player Ambassador class.
For winning the award, the NFLPA will donate $10,000 to Ward’s foundation or charity of choice. Ward is also eligible for the Alan Page Community Award, the NFLPA’s highest player honor, including an additional $100,000 donation.
Ward has given his all to Cleveland since returning home in 2018. On the field, he’s been one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL. He’s been an even better leader off the field. The Browns are lucky to have a high-character player who is easy to root for while the team struggles.