Ward (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Ward suffered a concussion during warmups for Week 6 and had already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers. He'll now be sidelined for the next four games, ruling him out until at least a Week 12 matchup against the Chiefs. Ward's absence is a significant blow for the Colts' secondary, as he had played at least 80 percent of defensive snaps in all four of his healthy contests this season.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Sitting out against Chargers
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Ward (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.
Ward has yet to clear concussion protocol since suffering a concussion in pregame warmups ahead of the Colts' Week 6 win over the Cardinals. He will need to do so to have a chance to play against the Titans in Week 8. Mekhi Blackmon could step into a starting role at outside cornerback, while the Colts' banged-up secondary could get a boost with the expected return of nickel cornerback Kenny Moore (Achilles).
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Unable to practice Wednesday
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Colts coach Shane Steichen said Ward (concussion) will not practice Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Ward missed Indianapolis' win over the Cardinals in Week 6 due to a concussion suffered during pregame warmups, and he isn't yet ready to resume taking practice reps. He'll need to gain full clearance from the NFL's concussion protocol before being eligible to return to game action, making Ward's status uncertain for Sunday's road matchup against the Chargers.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Suffers concussion during warmups
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Ward has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to a concussion.
Ward sustained the concussion during pregame warmups, per James Boyd of The Athletic. It's the second time Ward has been placed in the league's concussion protocol this season, and he'll need to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play in Week 7 against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 19. Mekhi Blackmon will likely draw the start at outside corner opposite Johnathan Edwards in Ward's absence.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Cleared for Week 3
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Ward has cleared concussion protocol and no longer carries an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Ward -- who was inactive Week 2 -- had been listed as questionable after practicing fully this week, and now that he's been medically cleared, the cornerback will be available to reclaim his starting job in the Colts' secondary Sunday. In Week 1, Ward recorded a 94 percent snap share and made six tackles in a 33-8 win over the Dolphins.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Back to full practice
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Ward (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
After missing Week 2 with a concussion, Ward appears to have cleared the league's protocol, putting him in line to play Sunday against the Titans. Ward's return could impact Calvin Ridley's projections for Week 3.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Ward (concussion) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.
Ward landed in concussion protocol Monday after playing every defensive snap for the Colts in their Week 1 win over Miami. It appears he hasn't yet cleared protocol, which puts his status for Sunday's Week 2 matchup versus Denver in peril. If Ward isn't able to suit up for that game, Mekhi Blackmon or Johnathan Edwards may be asked to slide into a starting role.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: In concussion protocol
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Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters that Ward is in concussion protocol after displaying symptoms Monday morning, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
Despite being in concussion protocol Monday morning, Ward played 100 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in Week 1, recording six total tackles. The veteran corner signed a three-year, $60 million deal with Indianapolis this past offseason after spending the last three years of his career with the 49ers, earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2023. His practice participation throughout the week will likely serve as the best indication of whether he can suit up for a Week 2 matchup against the Broncos on Sunday.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Over leg injury
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Ward (leg) played in Saturday's preseason game against the Packers.
It was Ward's first action of the preseason, but he failed to log any stats across 12 defensive snaps. Ward signed a three-year deal with the Colts back in March and is expected to operate as Indy's top cover corner this season.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Back at practice Tuesday
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Ward (leg) participated during Tuesday's training camp practice, Jake Arthur of Sports Illustrated reports.
It's a positive development for Ward after he sat out some activities earlier in the week with tightness in his leg. It's still not clear whether he'll be available for Thursday's preseason game at Baltimore, but the veteran might sit out that contest even if he is fully healthy. He projects to start on the boundary for Indianapolis in 2025.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Dealing with leg injury
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Ward was held out of Sunday's training camp practice due to tightness in his leg, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Ward's absence from Sunday's session is likely precautionary, but he is in jeopardy of missing practices over the coming days. With Ward, Jaylon Jones (hamstring) and JuJu Brents (hamstring) all working through injuries, Samuel Womack and Justin Walley are the top candidates to work with the first-team defense at outside corner in practice and potentially in Thursday's preseason opener against the Ravens. Ward signed a three-year, $60 million contract with the Colts in March after spending the last three seasons with the 49ers.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Zero INTs during 2024 season
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Ward finished the 2024 season with 54 tackles (38 solo) and seven pass breakups across 12 games.
After logging a league-leading 23 pass breakups, including five interceptions, during the 2023 campaign, Ward played five fewer games in 2024 and failed to record a single interception. He missed time with hamstring, knee and personal issues. Ward was a second-team All-Pro selection last season and is now slated for unrestricted free agency in March while coming off what most would consider a down year. Ward will turn 29 years old in May. His ordinary season and missed time will likely cost him some money on his next contract.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Fives tackles against Bears
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Ward finished Sunday's 38-13 win over Chicago with five tackles (four solo).
Ward tied Talanoa Hufanga and Malik Mustapha (chest) for the second-most tackles on the 49ers on Sunday behind De'Vondre Campbell (seven). Ward has registered 10 tackles (six solo) in his two games back since a three-game absence due to a personal matter.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Plays every snap in return
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Ward recorded five tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 35-10 loss at Buffalo.
Ward had sat out the 49ers' previous three games due to a serious personal matter, but he resumed his regular every-down role Sunday. He should be San Francisco's top cornerback for the rest of the season as long as he's available.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Returns to practice Wednesday
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Ward (personal) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Ward sat out the past four games while mourning the loss of his one-year-old daughter. He returned to a full practice Wednesday, and it appears the seventh-year corner should be available for Sunday's game against the Bills.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Won't return in Week 12
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Ward (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Ward spent the last three weeks away from the team mourning the loss of his one-year-old daughter and is now set to miss Sunday's matchup in Green Bay as he eases back into action, per David Lombardi of SFStandard.com. While Ward remains sidelined in Week 12, San Francisco's top outside cornerbacks will likely be Isaac Yiadom and Renardo Green.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Back with team Monday
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Ward (personal) returned to the 49ers on Monday, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.
The starting cornerback missed the last two games following the recent passing of his one-year-old daughter. Ward's return should put him on track to play in Week 12 against the Packers. The seventh-year pro has 35 tackles (26 solo) and five passes defensed in seven games this season.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Considered day-to-day
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Ward is considered day-to-day with a knee injury, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Ward didn't play in San Francisco's Week 6 win over the Seahawks after sustaining a knee injury the week prior, but it appears a return to the field could be on the horizon. The seventh-year pro's participation in practice next week will provide the best indication of his potential availability in Week 7, when the 49ers host the Chiefs.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Upgrades practice participation
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Ward (knee) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Ward bruised his knee during the 49ers' 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. He was listed as a DNP in Monday's estimated practice report, but he managed to see the field during Tuesday's session. Barring any setbacks, Ward should be good to go for Thursday's NFC West clash against Seattle.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Leads team in tackles
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Ward logged nine tackles (six solo) and a pass deflection during San Francisco's 27-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Ward was dealing with hamstring and knee injuries throughout last week but ended up having a big game regardless, as he led the 49ers in tackles. Throughout the first three games of the season, the 28-year-old has now amassed 13 tackles (nine solo) and three pass deflections.
