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

JUNE 19, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

Joins 53-man roster The Steelers signed Ward to their 53-man roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Giants, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ward has joined the Steelers' 53-man roster for the fourth consecutive week ahead of Monday night's contest. He's expected to add depth to a Steelers running back room missing Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) again in Week 8, while also likely contributing on special teams.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Steelers signed Ward to their active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Giants, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ward has joined the Steelers' active roster for the fourth consecutive week ahead of Monday night's contest. He's expected to add depth to a Steelers running back room missing Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) again in Week 8, while also likely contributing on special teams.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Ward reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Ward was elevated for the third straight week, recording an assisted tackle while playing 15 snaps on special teams. In order for the running back to join the game day roster again this season, Pittsburgh will have to officially sign him to the active roster.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad Pittsburgh elevated Ward from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact It's the third and final time that the Steelers can elevate Ward from the practice squad, and they will have to sign the 27-year-old running back to the active roster if they wish to have him stick around. Ward has turned five carries into 22 yards across his two regular-season outings this year. With Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Ward will serve in a backup role with Aaron Shampklin behind the one-two punch of Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Ward reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday.

Impact Ward handled 10 percent of the snaps with Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) out of the lineup, while Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren took on a bulk of the workload. Ward rushed three times for 13 yards and also played 11 special-teams snaps.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated again for Week 6 Ward was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

Impact This marks Ward's second elevation of the season -- he was first active Week 5, and he tallied two carries for nine yards on three offensive snaps versus Dallas while also logging 14 snaps on special teams. Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) has been ruled out for this Sunday's game against Las Vegas, but with Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and Aaron Shampklin all slated to suit up, Ward isn't likely to see much work on offense.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped down to practice squad Ward reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday.

Impact Ward got his first action in Pittsburgh with Jaylen Warren (knee) and Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) out of action. The 26-year-old saw three snaps on offense but got two carries for a total of nine yards. If Warren and Patterson were to remain out in Week 6 against the Raiders, Ward would likely see another elevation to the active roster.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 5 Pittsburgh elevated Ward from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Ward didn't make the Steelers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but the 27-year-old running back opted to stick around on the practice squad. This will be his first elevation of the season, and he could see immediate work Sunday against the Cowboys due to Jaylen Warren (knee) and Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) both being ruled out for that game. Ward will serve as the Steelers' No.3 running back behind Najee Harris and Aaron Shampklin.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Steelers' practice squad Ward signed with the Steelers' practice squad Thursday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact The veteran running back out of Central Michigan fell short of making Pittsburgh's initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but it appears he's agreed to join the team's practice squad. Ward appeared in eight regular-season games with the Titans last season, recording 11 rushing yards while also playing 91 special-teams snaps.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make 53-man roster Ward was cut by the Steelers on Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Ward spent the last two seasons with the Titans, playing in 11 regular-season games in that time, before joining Pittsburgh on a one-year contract in May. According the Saunders, the Steelers intend to sign Ward to their practice squad, if he doesn't find a deal elsewhere.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves practice early Coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday that Ward (hamstring) was injured at practice, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Ward managed to walk off the field under his own power, but his status now looks uncertain for Saturday's preseason game against the Bills. He's competing for a depth role in Pittsburgh's deep running back room.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six carries in loss Ward rushed six times for 26 yards while securing his lone target for five yards during Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to Houston.

Impact Ward spent the first three seasons of his career in Arizona before spending the last two years in Tennessee, but he's been mainly limited to work on special teams during his time in the NFL. Ward was decent on offense during Friday's preseason opener, but even if he makes the Steelers' 53-man roster this year, it seems unlikely that he'll see much offensive work since the team also has Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Ward reverted to Tennessee's practice squad Monday.

Impact Ward saw time on both offense and special teams but failed to record any stats in Sunday's win against the Falcons. With the only two running backs on the Titans' active roster, Derrick Henry (ankle) and Tyjae Spears (ankle), both limited in practice Monday, Ward could be elevated again and see increased playing time versus the Steelers on Thursday if either Henry or Spears can't play.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved up from practice squad The Titans elevated Ward to the active roster Saturday, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.

Impact Ward rejoined the Titans on their practice squad Tuesday after reaching an injury settlement with the team Aug. 30. He split time last season between the Cardinals and Titans and played mostly on special teams over eight games, though he did rush for 25 yards on five carries while adding two catches for seven yards.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Tennessee The Titans signed Ward to their practice squad Tuesday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Impact Ward suffered a knee injury during Tennessee's preseason opener, and he was waived with an injury settlement in late August. The 26-year-old is getting another chance with the Titans, as he received a tryout in early October and has since signed with the team's practice squad. In a corresponding move, Tennessee cut running back Jacques Patrick from its practice squad.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 53-man roster The Titans elevated Ward from their practice squad to the active roster Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact With Derrick Henry (hip) not expected to suit up Thursday night versus Dallas, Ward is now in line to serve as Tennessee's No. 3 backfield option in Week 17 behind Hassan Haskins and Julius Chestnut. Since joining the Titans on Dec. 13, the 25-year-old has yet to log an offensive snap.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on Titans' practice squad Ward reverted to Tennessee's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Ward made his Titans debut during Saturday's loss to the Texans, when he played eight snaps on special teams and logged one tackle in kick coverage. Previously this season, he played five games for the Cardinals. Ward is eligible to be elevated from Tennessee's practice squad to two more times this season.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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