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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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Links up with Colts
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Ward signed a three-year, $60 million deal with the Colts on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Ward's new deal with Indianapolis makes him one of the NFL's highest-paid cornerbacks, tying for the seventh-highest annual salary at $20 million. The Middle Tennessee product dealt with hamstring, knee and personal issues throughout the 2024 season, forcing him to miss five games. However, he was one of the best corners in the league during San Francisco's 2023 campaign, recording 72 total tackles and a league-leading 23 passes defended, including five interceptions, across 17 regular-season appearances. Ward is expected to serve as the Colts' top outside cornerback in 2025, aiming to strengthen a secondary that allowed 7.2 yards per pass attempt last season -- tied for the third-worst mark in the NFL.
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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: Practices in full Wednesday
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Ward (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
Ward was also seen practicing in Monday's bonus practice, so it appears the cornerback is back to near-full health after missing Week 6 due to a knee injury. He's had a good amount of time to recover because that game against the Seahawks was on a Thursday, and at this point it seems Ward will be ready to return Sunday against Kansas City. In the five contests in which he's played, Ward has tallied 22 tackles (17 solo) and four pass defenses.
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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.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Deemed questionable for Week 3
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Ward (hamstring/knee) is questionable to suit up against the Rams on Sunday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Ward popped up on the injury report after not practicing Thursday, and he's listed as dealing with both hamstring and knee issues. The cornerback was able to log a limited practice Friday, so he still has a chance of suiting up Sunday. If Ward ultimately is unable to play, Rock Ya-Sin or Renardo Green could be asked to start in his stead.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: DNP due to hamstring injury
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Ward (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice session, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Ward wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, but the fact that the hamstring injury prevented him from practicing Thursday puts him in jeopardy of not suiting up against the Rams in Week 3. He'll have to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday in order to have a shot at playing Sunday. If Ward is sidelined, then Deommodore Lenoir would be the top candidate to start at corner opposite Isaac Yiadom.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Undergoes surgey
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Ward underwent successful surgery for an unknown injury after the Super Bowl, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic.
Ward announced the news via his Instagram, according to Lombardi, but he did not disclose what kind of procedure he underwent or why. It's also unclear if the 27-year-old will be available at the beginning of any of San Francisco's offseason programs. However, it is likely safe to assume he played at least part of the season while dealing with the injury, making it likely the injury wasn't significant enough for Ward to need significant time to recover.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Doubles career INT total in 2023
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Ward finished the 2023 season with 72 tackles (56 solo), 23 passes defended, five interceptions and the first defensive touchdown of his career across 17 regular-season starts with the 49ers.
Ward's five interceptions matched his cumulative total from his first five seasons in the league. The former Kansas City corner has adapted well to being the No. 1 option for a team that lacked reliable defensive backs prior to his arrival. Ward was forced to watch his ex-teammates win Super Bowl LVIII, which should have the starter motivated as he enters the final year of a contract signed with San Francisco in 2022.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Snags INT in win
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Ward had four tackles (three solo) and an interception in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Commanders.
Ward picked off Sam Howell on the second play of the fourth quarter on a pass intended for Terry McLaurin stopping the Commanders' red-zone drive in its tracks. Ward has now accumulated three picks in his last three games and is up to a career-high five interceptions on the season.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Questionable for Week 15
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Ward (groin) is listed as questionable to play against Arizona on Sunday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Ward played just four defensive snaps last Sunday against Seattle before leaving with a groin injury. He missed the first two days of practice this week but logged a limited session Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up against the Cardinals. If he needs to sit out, however, Isaiah Oliver could again see an uptick of work in San Francisco's secondary.
