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Moves up to bigger role in 2025 Ward played in all 17 of Minnesota's games last season, making five starts and recording 27 tackles along with a recovered fumble.

Impact Ward logged just 62 defensive snaps over 33 regular-season contests in his first two NFL campaigns, but he was much more involved on defense in 2025 with 249 defensive snaps. The 2023 fourth-round draft pick made his first NFL start in Week 10 and then started each of the Vikings' final three contests after Josh Metellus (shoulder) landed on IR. Ward will be in the final season of his rookie contract in 2026, and if Harrison Smith decides to retire, Ward could be tabbed for a starting role.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 1 vs. Chicago Bears | Wednesday, September 10 Vikings players Jonathan Allen, Eric Wilson, Isaiah Rodgers, Dallas Turner, and Jay Ward addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Three tackles in opener Ward had three total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

Impact Ward played on 25 of the defense's 67 snaps as he'll have a reserve safety role and is a key player on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kobe King and Jay Ward Team Up To Force Patriots' 4th Down Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kobe King and safety Jay Ward break up a pass by New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Ready for Sunday Ward (elbow) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

Impact The second-year pro from LSU missed the Vikings' Week 13 win over the Cardinals after sustaining an elbow injury the game prior. However, he practiced in a full capacity Friday and will return for Week 14. Expect Ward to play as one of Minnesota's top special-teamers in Sunday's contest.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Mundt & Jay Ward Honor Friends with Custom Cleats Minnesota Vikings Latest News

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Won't play Sunday vs. Cardinals Ward (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona.

Impact Ward suffered an elbow injury during the Vikings' Week 12 overtime win over the Bears. The injury was severe enough for him to be held out of practice all week, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 14 against the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 8. Ward has played exclusively on special teams in the Vikings' six regular-season games since the Week 6 bye, and he has logged one solo tackle over that span.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with elbow injury Ward (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Jay Ward has played exclusively on special teams since the Minnesota's Week 6 bye. The Vikings will need to find someone to replace the second-year safety's production on special teams if he's unable to return Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role on defense Ward had one total tackle and a QB hit in Sunday's win over Houston.

Impact Ward played on just nine of the defense's 67 snaps as he has a reserve safety role. He could get more playing time if the Vikings limit Harrison Smith's snaps later this season to keep him fresh.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Ward Snares Tipped Pass For Interception Minnesota Vikings defensive back Jay Ward turns a tipped ball off of the hands of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Joseph Ngata into an end...

AUGUST 24, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings Media Availability: Griffin, Bynum, H. Smith, Phillips, Reichard and Ward Watch as CB Shaq Griffin, S Camryn Bynum, S Harrison Smith, DT Harrison Phillips, K Will Reichard, S Jay Ward addressed the media from the T...

JULY 31, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Chopping It Up with Mekhi Blackmon, Jay Ward and Ivan Pace Jr. View behind-the-scene photos from the filming of season 3, episode 1 of Chopping It Up with Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon, S Jay Ward and LB Iva...

MAY 13, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings rookie safety Jay Ward got his shot on Saturday. He didn't miss. He recorded a strip sack on Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune to get the Vikings rolling.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Jay Ward Flashes for Vikings in Preseason Finale Vs. Cardinals Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 26, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Vikes rookie Jay Ward lays the BOOM on sack fumble vs Cardinals Minnesota Vikings rookie safety Jay Ward lays the BOOM on sack fumble vs. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune to set up Vikings in pr...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • NFL.COM

Rookie S Jay Ward Lays The Boom, Causing A Sack and Fumble Minnesota Vikings rookie safety Jay Ward lays the BOOM on sack fumble vs. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune to set up Vikings in pr...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Jay Ward with a Spectacular Sack vs. Arizona Cardinals

AUGUST 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE