Jonathan Ward (American football) explained

Jonathan Ward
Current Team:Pittsburgh Steelers
Number:35
Position:Running back
Birth Date:30 September 1997
Birth Place:Kankakee, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:202
High School:Bishop McNamara
(Kankakee, Illinois)
College:Central Michigan (2016–2019)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:17
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:69
Statlabel3:Receptions
Statvalue3:6
Statlabel4:Receiving yards
Statvalue4:52
Statlabel5:Total touchdowns
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:WardJo00

Jonathan Ward (born September 30, 1997) is an American professional football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Central Michigan.

College career

Ward was a member of the Central Michigan Chippewas for four seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 2,539 yards and 28 touchdowns on 473 carries and 98 receptions for 909 yards and four touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Ward was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.[2] He was waived on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[3] [4] Ward was elevated to the Cardinals' active roster on September 26, 2020, and made his NFL debut the following day against the Detroit Lions.[5] He reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was elevated again on October 3 for the week 4 game against the Carolina Panthers, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on October 6, 2020.[7]

In Week 17 of the 2020 season against the Los Angeles Rams, Ward recorded his first career reception for an eleven yard touchdown during the 18–7 loss.[8]

On October 12, 2022, Ward was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.[9] He was released on November 22.

New York Jets

On November 29, 2022, Ward was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[10] He was released on December 6.[11]

Tennessee Titans

On December 14, 2022, Ward was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.[12] He was promoted to the active roster on December 29.[13] He was waived on August 28.[14] Ward was then re-signed to the Titans practice squad on October 24.[15] He was promoted to the active roster on November 11, but waived a week later.[16] [17] Ward was then signed to the practice squad on November 21.[18] He was signed to the active roster on December 11.[19]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On May 21, 2024, Ward signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cox . Seth . May 3, 2020 . Arizona Cardinals sign Central Michigan running back Jonathan Ward as undrafted free agent . RevengeOfTheBirds.com . SB Nation.
  2. Web site: April 25, 2020 . Former McNamara star Ward signs with Arizona Cardinals . Daily Journal.
  3. Web site: Weiner . Alex . September 5, 2020 . Cardinals Cut 16 Players Saturday, Shrink Roster to 53 . SI.com.
  4. Web site: September 7, 2020 . Former McNamara star Ward signs with Arizona Cardinals practice squad . Daily Journal.
  5. Web site: Boan . Christopher . September 26, 2020 . Cardinals place running back Jonathan Ward on active roster . ArizonaSports.com.
  6. News: Urban, Darren . October 3, 2020 . Cardinals Elevate Jace Whittaker, Jonathan Ward To Roster . AZCardinals.com . October 6, 2020.
  7. News: Urban, Darren . October 6, 2020 . Cardinals Promote Jonathan Ward, Release Curtis Riley . AZCardinals.com . October 6, 2020.
  8. Web site: Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams - January 3rd, 2021 . January 7, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  9. Web site: Cardinals Put Jonathan Ward On IR; Sign Banjo, Ammendola To Roster. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. October 12, 2022.
  10. Web site: Jets Sign S Kai Nacua, RB Jonathan Ward to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. November 29, 2022.
  11. Web site: Jets Sign OL Chris Glaser, WR Diontae Spencer to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. December 6, 2022.
  12. Web site: Titans Designate LB Zach Cunningham to Return to Practice From Injured Reserve. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. December 14, 2022.
  13. Web site: Titans Place QB Ryan Tannehill, OLB Bud Dupree and LB Zach Cunningham on Injured Reserve While Promoting Three Others to the Active Roster. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. December 29, 2022.
  14. Web site: Roster Moves: Titans Remove OL Dillon Radunz from PUP List, Place RB Hassan Haskins on IR, While Waiving Three More Players. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. August 28, 2023.
  15. Web site: Moraitis . Mike . Titans signing RB Jonathan Ward to practice squad . Titans Wire . October 24, 2023 . 25 October 2023.
  16. Web site: Titans Promote LB Chance Campbell, RB Jonathan Ward to 53-Man Roster While Placing OL Nicholas Petit-Frere on Injured Reserve. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. November 11, 2023.
  17. Web site: Titans Make Several Roster Moves Ahead of Sunday's Game vs the Jaguars. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. November 18, 2023.
  18. Web site: Jonathan Ward: Back with Tennessee . CBS Sports . November 22, 2023 . 22 November 2023.
  19. Web site: Wyatt . Jim . Titans Add Punter Ty Zentner, RB Jonathan Ward to Team's 53-Man Roster . tennesseetitans.com . 12 December 2023.
  20. Web site: Ward signed to one-year contract . 2024-05-21 . Steelers.com . en-US.