Jonathan Ward - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Let go from Baltimore's practice squad The Ravens cut Ward from the practice squad Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

Impact Ward joined the Ravens' practice squad in early September after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He wasn't elevated to the active roster for a regular-season game, and he'll now have the opportunity to explore his next options as a free agent.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Baltimore on PS Ward signed with the Ravens' practice squad Monday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

Impact There wasn't enough room on the Ravens' 53-man roster for Ward, as Baltimore went with Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali as the backup running backs behind Derrick Henry while placing rookie fifth-rounder Adam Randall (undisclosed) on injured reserve. Ward will stick around in Baltimore and would be a top candidate to be elevated to the main roster if the Ravens needed more backfield depth. Ward last saw regular-season action in 2024 with the Steelers, when he logged five carries for 22 yards across four games.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make roster cut The Ravens released Ward on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ward ended last season on Baltimore's practice squad and returned to the team in mid-August. He played in two preseason games, rushing 17 times for 88 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for a 15-yard gain. According to Wilson, Ward could end up back on Baltimore's practice squad.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ward on a 'Surreal' Past Two Weeks and His Wild Flip Hear from RB Jonathan Ward after tallying 53 rushing yards, a touchdown, and a flip that he almost landed against the Commanders.

AUGUST 29 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Ravens bludgeon Commanders 41-3 in preseason finale, but Tyler Loop misses 2 more field goals

Tyler Huntley and Joe Fagnano each threw a touchdown pass in a dominant first half for the Baltimore Ravens, who wrapped up their preseason schedule with a 41-3 rout of the Washing...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Highlight: Jonathan Ward Flips Out (Literally) Watch RB Jonathan Ward go airborne against the Washington Commanders.

AUGUST 29 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Highlight: Jonathan Ward Punches in a 2-yard Touchdown RB Jonathan Ward extends Baltimore's already-large lead with a short touchdown run.

AUGUST 29 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Returns to Baltimore The Ravens signed Ward to a contract Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ward signed with the Ravens practice squad in early December of 2025 to bolster the team's depth after Justice Hill went down with a neck injury. The running back must be well-liked within the organization because he is back for round two, set to once again bolster the team's depth as they approach Saturday's preseason showdown with the Vikings.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Baltimore The Ravens signed Ward to their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact After being cut from the Patriots' practice squad last Tuesday Nov. 25, Ward was quickly picked up by the Ravens. The veteran worked out with the team Monday and was promptly signed, likely to bolster depth in the running back room due to the untimely IR stint Justice Hill (neck) will have to deal with.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from practice squad The Patriots cut Ward from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Ward spent the past two weeks with New England's practice squad, but now that Rhamondre Stevenson is back healthy, Ward will head back to the street and look for work elsewhere.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

What Latest Patriots Roster Move Could Say About RB Injury Situation The New England Patriots may have given away running back Rhamondre Stevenson's game status by adding Jonathan Ward to their practice squad.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • NESN.COM

Patriots Release Hall Of Famer's Son In Favor Of Running Back Depth The New England Patriots have released Brenden Rice, son of Jerry Rice, in a corresponding move after signing running back Jonathan Ward.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • NESN.COM

Back with New England The Patriots signed Ward to the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ward was cut from New England's practice squad last week, but with Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and Terrell Jennings (knee) banged up, Ward is back to provide some depth at running back.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Being released from practice squad New England released Ward from its practice squad Tuesday.

Impact In a corresponding transaction, the Patriots signed wide receiver Brenden Rice to their practice squad. Ward's stint with the team lasted just one week, and now he'll have to start seeking another opportunity elsewhere.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches on with New England The Patriots signed Ward to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Ward was unable to make the Giants' 53-man roster at the end of training camp but will get a new opportunity with the Patriots as a member of the practice squad. Terrell Jennings has been elevated by the Patriots to the active roster three times, which is the maximum amount a team can do. As such, Ward and Rushawn Baker would be candidates for a gameday elevation if the Patriots require added backfield depth behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dumped by G-Men The Giants released Ward on Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ward rushed 13 times for 47 yards and caught seven passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns during the preseason. The 27-year-old could be a candidate to join the practice squad in New York.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Steelers running back impresses during preseason with new team Jonathan Ward has been impressive during the preseason with the Giants.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

Shines as runner, receiver Thursday Ward tallied 29 yards on six carries and caught two of three targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in a 42-10 exhibition win against the Patriots on Thursday.

Impact New York rested top back Tyrone Tracy and veteran backup Devin Singletary for the team's preseason finale, giving Ward a chance to get more reps. Ward did well with the opportunity, notching the team's longest run by a running back (13 yards) and averaging 4.8 YPC on his six rushes. He also scored a 41-yard receiving TD on a screen pass from Tommy DeVito late in the third quarter. With Tracy, Singletary, Cam Skattebo and Dante Miller all likely ahead of Ward on the Giants' RB depth chart, there doesn't seem to be room for the latter on the team's initial 53-man roster. However, Ward may have earned a spot on the Giants' practice squad with his solid performance Thursday.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ward turns on the jets for a 41-yard catch-and-run TD New York Giants running back Jonathan Ward turns on the jets for a 41-yard catch-and-run touchdown.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • NFL.COM

Jonathan Ward with a 41-yard catch-and-run TD from Tommy DeVito | Giants vs. Patriots Highlights Running back Jonathan Ward finds the endzone on a 41 yard catch-and-run from quarterback Tommy DeVito.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Jonathan Ward catches 11-yard TD | Giants vs. Bills Highlights Running back Jonathan Ward finds the end zone on a 11-yard reception from quarterback Tommy DeVito.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart show promise in Giants' 34-25 preseason win at Bills

Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart have made promising preseason debuts for the New York Giants in a 34-25 win over the Buffalo Bills

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants sign RB Jonathan Ward, LB K.J. Cloyd; LB Ty Summers, RB Rushawn Baker injured With a few injuries at their respective positions, the New York Giants signed running back Jonathan Ward and linebacker K.J. Cloyd.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Latches on with Giants Ward is signing with the Giants on Monday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Giants liked what they saw from Ward in a workout Monday morning and wasted little time in adding him to the roster. The 27-year-old running back has appeared in 46 regular-season NFL games, including four with the Steelers in 2024, but has only 22 carries for 91 yards and six catches for 52 yards and one touchdown on eight targets in his career. Ward will provide depth in a banged-up backfield that's dealing with injuries to Cam Skattebo (hamstring), Eric Gray (undisclosed) and Rushawn Baker (knee).

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting released Pittsburgh released Ward on Thursday.

Impact The Steelers moved Ward between their practice squad, their active roster and free agency during last season, but for now he's back to being unrestricted. With his departure, Trey Sermon, Cordarrelle Patterson and Evan Hull might see their odds of making Pittsburgh's final 53-man roster tick up slightly.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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