JONATHAN WARD NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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

AUGUST 23 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Steelers cut ties with blazing-fast running back The Pittsburgh Steelers have cut ties with Jonathan Ward.

JUNE 19 • PENNLIVE.COM

Getting another opportunity Ward signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on Monday.

Impact Ward initially joined Pittsburgh's practice squad at the end of August after not being able to make the 53-man roster out of training camp. The 27-year-old then shuttled between the active roster, practice squad, and being a free agent, ultimately appearing in four regular-season games for the Steelers this season, finishing with five carries for 22 yards.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Pittsburgh The Steelers signed Ward to the practice squad Friday.

Impact Ward was signed to the Steelers' active roster Nov. 16, but he was waived by Pittsburgh on Wednesday after being a healthy scratch in each of the last three games. He'll stick around on the practice squad, though he's unlikely to be elevated to the active roster unless one of Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren or Cordarrelle Patterson were to miss time due to injury.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out in Pittsburgh The Steelers waived Ward on Wednesday.

Impact The Central Michigan product was signed to Pittsburgh's active roster Nov. 16, but the team has now decided to move in a different direction. Ward appeared in four games for the Steelers this season, logging five carries for 22 yards over 69 total snaps (10 offensive and 59 on special teams).

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Cleveland Ward (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Browns.

Impact The Steelers signed Ward to the 53-man practice squad Nov. 16, but he will be a healthy scratch for a second straight game. Ward could suit up in Week 13 against the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 1 if one of Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren or Cordarrelle Patterson were to be sidelined.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 53-man roster The Steelers signed Ward to the 53-man roster Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ward appeared in four games for Pittsburgh earlier this season, rushing five times for 22 scoreless yards. He'll provide depth and insurance for the Steelers behind Najee Harris and Cordarrelle Patterson should Jaylen Warren (back) be unable to play Sunday against Baltimore.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Steelers' practice squad Pittsburgh signed Ward to its practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pittsburgh opted to cut Ward from its active roster less than a week ago, but now he's headed back to the practice squad. As long as Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson are available, his path to time with the active roster will be relatively narrow.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Parts way with Pittsburgh The Steelers cut Ward on Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ward played primarily on special teams during his four games with Pittsburgh this season, though he did log five carries for 22 yards on offense. Since he was cut after the trade deadline, the veteran running back will be subject to waivers. The Steelers also cut safety Terrell Edmunds (illness) on Saturday while activating receiver Ben Skowronek (shoulder) and linebacker Tyler Matakevich (hamstring) from IR.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE