Fantasy Player Profile Jihad Ward
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@CLE: #28 vs opposing LB - 23.25 FPA
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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.
Analysis: 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).
Published: Tue, Nov 4 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs with Titans
Ward was signed by the Titans on Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: 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 Ward will now join his seventh NFL franchise after coming off a year in Minnesota where he appeared in all 17 regular-season games, tallying 10 tackles.
Published: Thu, Jul 24 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to sign with Titans
The Titans are expected to sign Ward imminently, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Analysis: The Titans suffered the surprising loss of Lorenzo Carter when he retired Tuesday, and 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.
Published: Wed, Jul 23 at 7:45pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: Ward signed a one-year, $1.79 million contract with the Vikings in March of 2024 after spending the previous 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.
Published: Tue, Jan 21 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Two tackles in win
Ward had two total tackles in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
Analysis: He played on 31 of the defense's 74 snaps, as he helped fill a void with Pat Jones missing the game with a knee injury. Ward has seven total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a fumble recovery while seeing limited time as a reserve outside linebacker.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds new home
Ward agreed to a contract with the Vikings on Wednesday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Ward has spent the last two seasons with the Giants and is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he recorded 24 tackles and a career-high five sacks in 17 games. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 287 pounds, Ward has experience at both defensive end and outside linebacker. He'll likely serve as a rotational pass rusher for Minnesota in 2024.
Published: Wed, Mar 20 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies career-high sack total
Ward finished the 2023 campaign with 24 tackles (16 solo), including 5.0 sacks, over 17 contests.
Analysis: For the third straight year, Ward played in every regular-season game, and he logged 59 percent of New York's defensive snaps over the course of the campaign. The veteran outside linebacker didn't notch a sack over the season's first 10 contests but came on strong to rack up 5.0 sacks over the Giants' final seven games to finish with a career-high mark in that category. Ward is slated to be a free agent in the offseason, and with New York lacking other pass-rushing options (only Kayvon…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 14 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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Emerges with best game of season
Ward finished Sunday's 10-7 Week 12 win over the Patriots with five tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks.
Analysis: Ward posted his highest tackle total of the campaign in the victory -- prior to Sunday, he hadn't tallied more than three stops in a contest. The veteran didn't record any sacks over his first 11 games, but he's now registered 2.5 over the past two weeks, including his 1.5 sacks Sunday. The recent surge has pushed Ward to within a half-sack of tying his career-high mark of 3.0 sacks in a campaign.
Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 10:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Staying in NY
Ward re-signed with the Giants on Thursday.
Analysis: Ward will remain with Big Blue after playing with the Giants in 2022. He tied his career high with three sacks last season while adding a career-best 43 tackles.
Published: Thu, Mar 16 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go
Ward (concussion) has been cleared to play in Sunday's contest against the Commanders, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Ward figures to play his usual workload assuming he avoids any setbacks. He could potentially see a bigger role if Leonard Williams (neck) does not get the green light.
Published: Fri, Dec 16 at 6:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Iffy for Sunday
Ward (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Washington.
Analysis: Ward didn't practice Wednesday due to a concussion, returned as a limited participant Thursday and logged a full session Friday, but he still drew a questionable tag for Sunday's divisional matchup. Leonard Williams (neck) is also listed as questionable, so the Giants' defensive line may be shorthanded against Washington.
Published: Fri, Dec 16 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands in concussion protocol
Coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Ward is in concussion protocol, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Ward played 36 total snaps (28 defensive) during the team's Week 14 loss to Philadelphia, but he appears to have suffered a concussion during the contest and won't practice Wednesday. The rotational defensive end will have two more opportunities to practice before the Giants need to a make a decision on his status for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Commanders.
Published: Wed, Dec 14 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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Late-week upgrade
Ward (knee) practiced in full Friday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Ward went from DNP to limited, then finished the week with a full practice. The veteran defensive end should see an increased workload Sunday against the Bears with Leonard Williams (knee) out.
Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited session Thursday
Ward (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's a step in the right direction for Ward, who returned to practice in a limited fashion Thursday after he missed Wednesday's session while tending to a knee issue. Ward's activity during Friday's practice should provide more clarity regarding his Week 4 availability, but for the time being, it looks like rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux is in line to receive more snaps at linebacker for New York now that he's healthy.
Published: Thu, Sep 29 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Ward (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ward played a season-low 66 percent of the team's defensive snaps during Monday's loss to the Cowboys and presumably tweaked his ankle as well. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice before the team has to make a decision on his status for Week 4.
Published: Wed, Sep 28 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Submits another full practice
Ward (undisclosed) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Ward suffered an unspecified injury in mid-August, but he has submitted back-to-back full practices and will likely be available to make his Giants debut in Week 1. The veteran defensive end was a solid rotational player with both Baltimore in 2020 and Jacksonville in 2021 and will look to serve a similar role with New York in 2022.
Published: Wed, Sep 7 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices in full Tuesday
Ward (undisclosed) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Ward left a mid-August practice and was sidelined for the team's preseason finale due to the undisclosed injury, but he's since returned to practice and could be available for Week 1. Wednesday's official injury report should provide better clarity on the defensive lineman's availability for the season opener.
Published: Tue, Sep 6 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Out for preseason finale
Ward (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's preseason finale against the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ward left practice a couple weeks ago with an undisclosed injury and has remained sidelined since. His status for Week 1 of the regular season remains unclear.
Published: Sun, Aug 28 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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Exits practice with possible injury
Ward left the field with medical staff during practice Sunday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: It's unclear what caused Ward's exit, but he didn't return after departing. Elerson Smith also left the field with an apparent foot/ankle issue Sunday, per Tom Rock of Newsday, leaving the Giants thin at the linebacker position.
Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 10:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs with Giants
Ward signed a contract with the Giants on Monday.
Analysis: Ward has spent time with the Raiders, Colts, Ravens and most recently the Jaguars since being selected by Las Vegas with the 44th overall pick in the 2016 Draft. He'll reunite with defensive coordinator Don Martindale, who held the same role during their time together in Baltimore. Under Martindale, Ward registered four sacks across 21 regular season games.
Published: Mon, Mar 21 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated off COVID-19 list
Ward (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Ward tested positive for the virus Monday, but he was able to clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocols in time to be active for Week 17. In Week 16, Ward registered a season-high five tackles and notched his second sack of the season.
Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 7:17am by Rotowire.com
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Moves to COVID list
Jacksonville placed Ward on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after he tested positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Ward had five tackles and his second sack of the season in Sunday's loss to the Jets, but he now looks at risk of missing a Week 17 matchup with the Patriots. Fellow outside linebackers Josh Allen (illness), Lerentee McCray (illness), K'Lavon Chaisson (illness) and Jordan Smith (illness) are also on the COVID list, leaving Jacksonville short on depth.
Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs in Jacksonville
Ward agreed to a one-year contract with the Jaguars on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The 2016 second-round pick will head to his fourth team since entering the league. Ward played 10 games for the Ravens last year, averaging 27 snaps per contest and recording 16 tackles, three sacks and two pass breakups. Josh Allen (knee) and K'Lavon Chaisson are locked in as starters for 2021, so Ward is poised for a rotational role.
Published: Wed, Mar 17 at 11:06am by Rotowire.com
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Activated off COVID list
Ward was officially activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Analysis: Ward has not played in a matchup since Week 6 against the Eagles, but he is set to return after being placed on reserve/COVID-19 list. The linebacker registered his first sack during his last game and will continue his typical reserve defensive duties and try to add to his total of 12 tackles (four solo).
Published: Sat, Dec 5 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Shifting to COVID list
Ward was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Ward's addition to the reserve/COVID-19 list brings Baltimore's current total to 10 players, as he joins Calais Campbell, Pernell McPhee and Brandon Williams as the only defensive players among the group. The 26-year-old hasn't made an appearance since Week 6, but in that matchup against Philadelphia, he recorded his first sack of 2020. Ward has just one special-teams snap all season, but he's fielded an average of 28.5 defensive snaps per game over his six outings.
Published: Thu, Nov 26 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Sticking in Baltimore
Ward signed a one-year contract with the Ravens on Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ward secured a rotational role in Baltimore's linebacker corps upon joining the team midway through the 2019 regular season, regularly handling a 50-plus percent snap share. He projects to handle similar duties for the 2020 campaign, which would keep him off the radar in IDP formats.
Published: Fri, Mar 20 at 9:40am by Rotowire.com
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Finishes with rotational role
Ward recorded seven tackles, one sack and two fumble recoveries across 11 regular-season games with the Ravens in 2019.
Analysis: Ward also appeared in three games with the Colts, during which he defended one pass but was held without a tackle. The 25-year-old regularly handled 50-plus percent of snaps on defense per game during his time in Baltimore. He's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
Published: Thu, Jan 23 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up Thursday
Ward (elbow) is listed as active for Thursday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Ward was able to log a full practice Wednesday after being limited earlier in the week. Look for him to be used as a situational pass rusher in Thursday night's contest.
Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Thursday
Ward (elbow) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Jets, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Ward practiced in full Wednesday after logging back-to-back limited sessions to begin the week, so he appears to be trending in the right direction to suit up versus the Jets on Thursday. If the 2016 second-round pick is indeed able to take the field Week 15, he stands to handle his usual 50-plus percent snap share on defense.
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @DEN, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 2 | LAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @HOU, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 5 | @ARI, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 6 | @LV, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 7 | NE, | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 5.50 |
| 8 | @IND, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 9 | LAC, | 2 | 2.5 | - | - | - | 8.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 13 | JAX, | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 14 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Jihad Ward blasts Lawrence from behind for a 7-yard sackSun, Nov 30 at 11:21am
Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jihad Ward comes free to sack Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence inside his own 5-yard line.
- Jihad Ward brings down Kyle Trask for 7-yard loss on sackSat, Aug 9 at 5:13pm
Tennessee Titans linebacker Jihad Ward sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask for a 7-yard loss.
- Jihad Ward delivers Vikings' second straight sack of Flacco by ambushing QB in pocketSun, Nov 3 at 8:24pm
Minnesota Vikings safety Jihad Ward delivers Vikings' second straight sack of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco by ambushing the veteran QB in the pocket.
- Jihad Ward comes up with the loose ball on another Niners turnoverSun, Sep 15 at 12:28pm
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jihad Ward comes up with the loose ball off of another turnover committed by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
- Ojulari falls on Jihad Ward's strip-sack of MariotaSun, Jan 7 at 4:20pm
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari recovers a fumble forced by linebacker Jihad Ward.
- Giants' house blitz yields sack for Jihad Ward on third downSun, Dec 31 at 12:29pm
New York Giants' house blitz yields 5-yard sack for linebacker Jihad Ward on third down.
- Jihad Ward engulfs Swift in backfield for 4-yard TFL in final minutesMon, Dec 25 at 4:53pm
New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward engulfs Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift in the backfield for a pivotal 4-yard TFL in the final minutes of the game.
- Jihad Ward boosts his 2023 sack total to 3.5 via Hurts takedown in red zoneMon, Dec 25 at 3:19pm
New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward drops Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts as he tries to step up in the pocket for a 6-yard sack.
- Jihad Ward's shoestring sack on Bailey Zappe comes in crucial moment in fourth quarterSun, Nov 26 at 12:49pm
New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward's shoestring sack on New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe comes in a crucial moment in the fourth quarter on third down for a loss of 7 yards.
- Jihad Ward engulfs Josh Jacobs for 3-yard TFLSun, Nov 5 at 3:21pm
New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward engulfs Josh Jacobs for 3-yard TFL as Ward charges unblocked into the backfield to bring Jacobs down.
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Up Next- Jihad Ward blasts Lawrence from behind for a 7-yard sackSun, Nov 30 at 11:21am
Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jihad Ward comes free to sack Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence inside his own 5-yard line.
- Jihad Ward brings down Kyle Trask for 7-yard loss on sackSat, Aug 9 at 5:13pm
Tennessee Titans linebacker Jihad Ward sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask for a 7-yard loss.
- Jihad Ward delivers Vikings' second straight sack of Flacco by ambushing QB in pocketSun, Nov 3 at 8:24pm
Minnesota Vikings safety Jihad Ward delivers Vikings' second straight sack of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco by ambushing the veteran QB in the pocket.
- Jihad Ward comes up with the loose ball on another Niners turnoverSun, Sep 15 at 12:28pm
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jihad Ward comes up with the loose ball off of another turnover committed by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
- Ojulari falls on Jihad Ward's strip-sack of MariotaSun, Jan 7 at 4:20pm
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari recovers a fumble forced by linebacker Jihad Ward.
- Giants' house blitz yields sack for Jihad Ward on third downSun, Dec 31 at 12:29pm
New York Giants' house blitz yields 5-yard sack for linebacker Jihad Ward on third down.
- Jihad Ward engulfs Swift in backfield for 4-yard TFL in final minutesMon, Dec 25 at 4:53pm
New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward engulfs Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift in the backfield for a pivotal 4-yard TFL in the final minutes of the game.
- Jihad Ward boosts his 2023 sack total to 3.5 via Hurts takedown in red zoneMon, Dec 25 at 3:19pm
New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward drops Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts as he tries to step up in the pocket for a 6-yard sack.
- Jihad Ward's shoestring sack on Bailey Zappe comes in crucial moment in fourth quarterSun, Nov 26 at 12:49pm
New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward's shoestring sack on New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe comes in a crucial moment in the fourth quarter on third down for a loss of 7 yards.
- Jihad Ward engulfs Josh Jacobs for 3-yard TFLSun, Nov 5 at 3:21pm
New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward engulfs Josh Jacobs for 3-yard TFL as Ward charges unblocked into the backfield to bring Jacobs down.