Jihad Ward - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut loose by Giants The Giants released Ward on Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Ward was signed to the Giants' active roster Oct. 1 and played in both Weeks 5 and 6, logging one solo tackle over that span while operating in a rotational role defensively. The 2016 second-rounder will hit the open market and should draw interest from teams looking to add veteran depth to their defensive line.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Signed by Giants Ward was signed to the Giants' active roster Thursday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Impact Ward has started the season as a member of the Vikings' practice squad, but he will now head to New York. The 32-year-old registered 31 total tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks, over 17 regular-season games with Tennessee in 2025, and he will now have a chance to operate as a top depth option behind Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter at outside linebacker with the Giants.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Giants sign OLB Jihad Ward off Vikings practice squad The Giants are bringing back a familiar face to the defensive line as the team signed outside linebacker Jihad Ward off the Vikings practice...

OCTOBER 1 • GIANTS.COM

What Jihad Ward Signing Means for Vikings Practice Squad The Vikings added to their pass-rushing depth by signing Jihad Ward to the practice squad on Wednesday. Here's what his return to Minnesota...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM

Colts are quickly learning what the Titans already knew about Arden Key The Tennessee Titans entered the offseason needing to revamp the EDGE position. Veteran journeyman Jihad Ward led all Titans outside linebac...

JULY 18 • TITANSIZED.COM

Tallies 5.0 sacks Ward recorded 31 tackles (15 solo) with 5.0 sacks across 17 games with the Titans in 2025.

Impact Ward joined the Titans on a one-year contract in the offseason and served as one of the team's top pass rushers. He logged a career-high 22 quarterback hits and matched his career-best sack total. Ward will be a free agent in March and should be able to land another short-term contract.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jihad Ward, Truman Jones Swarm Oladokun For 14-Yard Loss on Sack | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans linebackers Jihad Ward and Truman Jones combine to sack Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun for a 14-yard loss.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans Opening Drive & Defensive Sacks from Week 13 | Official Review Titans head coach Mike McCoy recaps the Titans Week 13 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and highlights the team's opening drive, defens...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Jihad Ward Sacks Trevor Lawrence for a 7-yard Sack | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jihad Ward comes free to sack Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence inside his own 5-yard lin...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

QB Cam Ward's improvement offers hope for future amid Titans' struggles

The Tennessee Titans are starting to see more than a glimmer of hope from an absolutely miserable season with rookie quarterback Cam Ward growing up with each passing game

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Disruptive pass rush in Week 9 loss Ward logged four tackles (two solo), including 2.5 sacks, during the Titans' 27-20 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Ward contributed to three of the Titans' six sacks Sunday, two of which were solo takedowns of Justin Herbert in the second and fourth quarters. The veteran pass rusher did not record a sack through the first six games of the regular season, but he has accumulated 3.5 sacks over his last three games while seeing more defensive snaps due to the absence of rookie second-rounder Oluwafemi Oladejo (leg - IR).

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

We Just Have to Keep Fighting Every Play | Jihad Ward Press Conference Titans IOLB Jihad Ward addresses reporters at Nissan Stadium after Week 9 vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Justin Herbert shakes off a pick-6 as the Chargers beat skidding Titans 27-20

Justin Herbert threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score and the Los Angeles Chargers beat the woeful Tennessee Titans 27-20 Sunday for their third win in fo...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Titans inactives vs Chargers: Is Jihad Ward playing? The Tennessee Titans host the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium. See who's playing with Jeffery Simmons, Calvin Ridley out.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Titans' defense takes a hit with injuries to pair of starters in Simmons and Sneed

The Tennessee Titans are going to be without a pair of defensive starters, including three-time Pro Bowl tackle Jeffery Simmons, because of injuries for at least a week or two

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Film Breakdown: Titans' Edge Rushers Rose From the Dead in Week Six Tennessee Titans pass rushers Femi Oladejo, Dre'Mont Jones and Jihad Ward finally showed up in Week Six.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • PAULKUHARSKY.COM

Jihad Ward Brings Down Trask for 7-Yard Sack | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans linebacker Jihad Ward sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask for a 7-yard loss.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Deadspin | Titans sign veteran OLB Jihad Ward Deadspin | Titans sign veteran OLB Jihad Ward

JULY 24, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Titans sign veteran OLB Jihad Ward The Tennessee Titans signed veteran outside linebacker Jihad Ward on Thursday.Ward, 31, played in all 17 games (two starts) for the Minnesot...

JULY 24, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Signs with Titans Ward signed by the Titans on Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact With the surprising retirement of Lorenzo Carter on Tuesday, the Titans have signed Ward to try and fill the void of his loss. The 31-year-old will now join his seventh NFL franchise and is coming off a year in Minnesota where he appeared in all 17 regular-season games, tallying 10 tackles.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sign with Titans The Titans are expected to sign Ward imminently, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Impact The Titans suffered the surprising loss of Lorenzo Carter when he retired Tuesday, and Jihad Ward could fill a comparable pass-rushing role. Ward has multiple sacks in four of the last five seasons while playing for three different teams.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one sack in 2024 Ward logged 10 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact Ward signed a one-year, $1.79 million contract with the Vikings in March of 2024 after spending the last two seasons with the Giants. The 2016 second-round pick out of Illinois played a mostly rotational role at defensive end, and his 10 combined tackles were his lowest output since the 2019 campaign (seven tackles across 14 regular-season games). Ward enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and will look to catch on with a team in need of a veteran defensive end.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings delivered a dominant defensive performance that simply wore down the Bears

The Minnesota Vikings' defense made things difficult for Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in a 30-12 victory on Monday night

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Two tackles in win Ward had two total tackles in Sunday's win over Atlanta.

Impact He played on 31 of the defense's 74 snaps as helped fill a void with Pat Jones missing the game with a knee injury. Ward has a sack, seven tackles and recovered fumble while getting limited time as a reserve outside linebacker.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The unbeaten Texans and Vikings have each been bringing the quarterback pressure

The Minnesota Vikings let edge rusher Danielle Hunter leave as a free agent to sign with the Houston Texans

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

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QB Cam Ward's improvement offers hope for future amid Titans' struggles

Justin Herbert shakes off a pick-6 as the Chargers beat skidding Titans 27-20

Titans' defense takes a hit with injuries to pair of starters in Simmons and Sneed

Vikings delivered a dominant defensive performance that simply wore down the Bears

The unbeaten Texans and Vikings have each been bringing the quarterback pressure