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Back from COVID list Ward (concussion) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Ward landed on the COVID list in late November but has now cleared the health and safety protocols. He hasn't seen the field since Week 8 after suffering a concussion but should be available for Arizona this weekend.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list The Cardinals have placed Ward (concussion) on their reserve/COVID-19 list, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Ward has been sidelined since sustaining a concussion in Week 8. The Cardinals are coming off a bye week, and it is unclear if he was nearing a potential return on that front. Regardless, he will now be sidelined at least until he can clear the league's COVID protocols. As a result, James Conner and Eno Benjamin remain the team's only healthy backs.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Place Jonathan Ward On Covid List Running back has been out with concussion

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Remains out Sunday Ward (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Ward will be sidelined for a third consecutive game after he sustained a concussion in Week 8. He'll have additional time to recover during Arizona's Week 12 bye.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 10 Ward (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Ward was recorded as a non-participant during every practice leading up to Week 10, so it's no surprise to see him ruled out for Sunday's contest. With Ward and Chase Edmonds (ankle) both sidelined, Eno Benjamin will likely operate as the primary backup to James Conner.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Does side work Thursday Ward (concussion) participated in work off to the side during Thursday's practice session, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Ward was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, so it's encouraging to see him partake in some light activities as he deals with a concussion. However, Eno Benjamin should see increased work Sunday against the Panthers if Ward is unable to suit up.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No activity Wednesday Ward (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Ward took a knee to the helmet while making a tackle on kick coverage in the Cardinals' Week 8 loss to the Packers. He remained still on the turf and required a backboard and cart to get to the locker room, where he was diagnosed with a concussion. The backfield is expected to be without Chase Edmonds for multiple weeks due to a high-ankle sprain, so Ward could get into the mix if he can make his way through the protocol for head injuries. However, Ward has made no noticeable progress in his recovery to date, leaving James Conner and Eno Benjamin as the team's healthy running backs on the active roster.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday Ward (concussion) will not play Sunday against the 49ers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ward sustained the concussion in the Cardinals' loss to Green Bay in Week 8, and he hasn't been able to practice all week. Ward primarily contributes on special teams and will try to clear protocols in time for the Cardinals' Week 10 matchup with Carolina.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Ward (concussion) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Ward sustained a concussion in last week's loss to Green Bay and has been held out of practice for two consecutive days. He'll likely need to return to the field in some capacity Friday if he hopes to play in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Wednesday Ward (concussion) is not practicing Wednesday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

Impact Ward will need to fully clear the league's concussion protocol before returning to game action, making his status for Sunday's game against the 49ers still uncertain. Through the first eight weeks of the season, Ward has primarily contributed on special teams.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Being evaluated for concussion Ward exited Thursday's game against the Packers and is being evaluated for a concussion, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Ward endured a scary collision while making a tackle on a kickoff late in the third quarter. He was on the field for a lengthy period and was ultimately carted off the field on a backboard. He reportedly has movement in all of his extremities, but the extent of his injuries are otherwise unknown.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injury Ward (ankle) carried the ball three times for 17 yards and also caught both of his targets for 14 yards in Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Ward injured his ankle after a healthy workload in the opening preseason matchup against the Cowboys, but the rotational back was able to make a return Friday. The 23-year-old is in a tight competition with 2020 seventh-round pick, Eno Benjamin for the No. 3 job behind committee-combo Chase Edmonds and James Conner.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Sustains ankle injury Ward won't return to Friday's preseason game against the Cowboys due to an ankle injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prior to his departure, he notched six carries for 21 yards and three catches (on four targets) for 13 yards as the second RB in the game after Chase Edmonds. As an undrafted rookie last season, Ward was active for 14 games, as opposed to none for 2020 seventh-rounder Eno Benjamin. Ward's adeptness on special teams was the primary reason, and he ended up getting only one touch (a reception) Week 17. Ahead of the coming campaign, he may be the leader for the No. 3 role for that very reason, but he also has more competition in the form of Ito Smith, with Edmonds and James Conner (COVID-19/toe) locked in at the top of the depth chart.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to active roster The Cardinals signed Ward off their practice squad Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Ward was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster both of the Cardinals' last two games, only for him to revert back to the practice squad afterward. Teams can only exercise this right two times with players, so Arizona is bringing Ward up to the active roster to serve as a regular on special teams. When it comes to offense, Ward likely needs an injury to one of Kenyan Drake or Chase Edmonds to get on the field otherwise.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Promote Jonathan Ward, Release Curtis Riley Running back has played special teams in Foster's absence

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Back to practice squad Ward reverted back to Arizona's practice squad Monday according to the NFL transaction log.

Impact Ward played 11 special teams snaps and recorded an assisted tackle in Week 4 against the Panthers. It marked the second consecutive game that Ward was active, though if he is called back up from the practice squad he must remain on the roster for the remainder of the campaign.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to active roster The Cardinals elevated Ward to the active roster Saturday, freelance NFL writer Howard Balzer reports.

Impact For a second straight week, Ward has bumped up from the practice squad. He played exclusively on special teams Week 3 and likely will handle a similar workload Sunday against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals elevate RB Jonathan Ward, CB Jace Whittaker from practice squad Ward played last week on special teams. Whittaker might be needed for depth if Dre Kirkpatrick cannot play.

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Cardinals Elevate Jace Whittaker, Jonathan Ward To Roster Cornerback provides insurance with Kirkpatrick a game-day decision

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Ward was reverted back to the practice squad Monday after playing 14 special teams snaps in Sunday's loss to the Lions, Mason Kern of SI.com reports.

Impact Teams can promote players from the practice squad and send them back down twice this season, and this was Ward's first reversion. The running back is buried deep down the depth chart, so he's unlikely to see much playing time on offense even if he gets called back up to the 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster before Week 3 game Ward was added to Arizona's 53-man roster Saturday, Alex Weiner of SI.com reports.

Impact There's a good chance Ward still ends up inactive on game day against the Lions, as the Cardinals have the one-two punch of Kenyan Drake and Chase Edmonds, as well as seventh-rounder Eno Benjamin, on the roster at the running back position ahead of Ward.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Elevate Jonathan Ward From Practice Squad Running back eligible after injury to D.J. Foster

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Gets chance on practice squad The Cardinals signed Ward to the practice squad Sunday, Tadd Haislop of SportingNews.com reports.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Central Michigan spent the offseason in Arizona. Though he wasn't able to carve out a spot on the initial regular-season roster, he could end up being called upon as an emergency option down the road.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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