Giants' Jonathan Ward: Shines as runner, receiver Thursday
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Ward tallied 29 yards on six carries and caught two of three targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in a 42-10 exhibition win against the Patriots on Thursday.
New York rested top back Tyrone Tracy and veteran backup Devin Singletary for the team's preseason finale, giving Ward a chance to get more reps. Ward did well with the opportunity, notching the team's longest run by a running back (13 yards) and averaging 4.8 YPC on his six rushes. He also scored a 41-yard receiving TD on a screen pass from Tommy DeVito late in the third quarter. With Tracy, Singletary, Cam Skattebo and Dante Miller all likely ahead of Ward on the Giants' RB depth chart, there doesn't seem to be room for the latter on the team's initial 53-man roster. However, Ward may have earned a spot on the Giants' practice squad with his solid performance Thursday.
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Steelers' Jonathan Ward: Getting another opportunity
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Ward signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on Monday.
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 free agency. He ultimately appeared in four regular-season games for the Steelers this season, finishing with five carries for 22 yards.
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Jonathan Ward: Out in Pittsburgh
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The Steelers waived Ward on Wednesday.
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).
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Jonathan Ward: Parts with Pittsburgh
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The Steelers cut Ward on Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Jonathan Ward: Back to practice squad
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Ward reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday.
Ward handled 10 percent of the snaps in the Week 6 win over the Steelers 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.
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Steelers' Jonathan Ward: Elevated again for Week 6
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Ward was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
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.
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Jonathan Ward: Bumped down to practice squad
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Ward reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday.
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.
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Steelers' Jonathan Ward: Leaves practice early
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Coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday that Ward (hamstring) was injured at practice, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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.
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Titans' Jonathan Ward: Signs deal with Titans
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Ward signed with the Titans on Monday, Ben Arthur of Fox Sports reports.
Ward will join Tennessee's 53-man roster ahead of Monday's game against the Dolphins. He'll be the team's No. 3 running back behind Derrick Henry and Tyjae Spears. Ward spent the previous three weeks on Tennessee's practice squad.
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Jonathan Ward: Heads back to practice squad
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Ward reverted to the Titans' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Ward was elevated from the practice squad for the second week in a row ahead of Thursday's loss to the Steelers. However, he saw even less playing time than he did in Week 8, as he played just 12 snaps on special teams versus Pittsburgh. Ward will likely be the Titans' first option to move up to the active roster so long as running backs Hassan Haskins (undisclosed) and Julius Chestnut (hamstring) remain on IR; however, Ward is still unlikely to see significant playing time so long as Derrick Henry and Tyjae Spears remain healthy.
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Jonathan Ward: Reverts to practice squad
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Ward reverted to Tennessee's practice squad Monday.
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.
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Titans' Jonathan Ward: Moved up from practice squad
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The Titans elevated Ward to the active roster Saturday, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.
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.
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Jonathan Ward: Signs with Tennessee
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The Titans signed Ward to their practice squad Tuesday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
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.
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Jonathan Ward: Reaches injury settlement
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After reverting to the Titans' injured reserve, Ward (knee) was waived with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Ward has been nursing a knee injury since Aug. 12. The severity of the issue is not known at this time, but he will now be free to play again this season once his health is back up to par. The 25-year-old spent the majority of his first three seasons with the Cardinals before joining the Titans in the latter portion of 2022.
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Jonathan Ward: Gets let go
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Ward (knee) was waived by the Titans with an injury designation Monday, Nick Suss of the Nashville Tennessean reports.
Ward suffered the injury during a preseason contest Aug. 12 against the Bears and was unable to practice with the team after. Assuming he can clear waivers, the 25-year-old will revert to IR upon doing so.
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Titans' Jonathan Ward: Injures knee
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Ward is considered questionable to return to Saturday's preseason opener against the Bears due to a knee injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Ward had accumulated eight yards on two carries prior to exiting the game. He is competing against Tyjae Spears, Hassan Haskins and Julius Chestnut for the No. 2 running back role behind Derrick Henry entering the season. There is currently no word on the severity of the injury.
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Titans' Jonathan Ward: Joins 53-man roster
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The Titans elevated Ward from their practice squad to the active roster Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
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.
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Titans' Jonathan Ward: Bumped up to active roster
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The Titans elevated Ward from their practice squad to the active roster Friday ahead of Saturday's matchup against Houston, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.
Ward was signed to the Titans' practice squad Tuesday and will be elevated to the active roster for his first game with Tennessee. He played primarily on special teams during five contests with the Jets to begin the season and figures to garner a similar role for the Titans in Week 16.
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Jonathan Ward: Loses roster spot
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Ward was cut from the Jets' practice squad Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Ward joined the team last Tuesday after being waived by the Cardinals. His departure could be a sign that Michael Carter (ankle) will be ready to return Week 14 against the Bills.
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Jonathan Ward: Signs practice-squad deal
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The Jets signed Ward to a practice-squad deal Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Ward was recently waived from injured reserve by the Cardinals, but his hamstring injury doesn't appear to be serious enough to prevent him from signing with the Jets. New York already has Breece Hall (knee) on IR, and Michael Carter (ankle) is considered day-to-day, so Ward will operate as an emergency depth option on the practice squad.
