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Minnesota Vikings NFC North
 
Jihad Ward • #52 • LB
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'5", 287 lbs.
Born:May 11, 1994 (30 yrs) in Philadelphia, PA
Hometown:Philadelphia, PA
College:Illinois
Experience:8 years
Drafted:Drafted by Oakland in 2016 (2/44).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
03/20/2024
7:59pm
Finds new home
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Ward signed a contract with the Vikings on Wednesday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
01/14/2024
7:05pm
Tallies career-high sack total
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Ward finished the 2023 campaign with 24 tackles (16 solo), including 5.0 sacks, over 17 contests.
12/17/2022
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Ward (concussion) has been cleared to play in Sunday's contest against the Commanders, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
12/16/2022
8:00pm

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Ward (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Washington.
12/14/2022
6:12pm

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Coach Brain Daboll said Wednesday that Ward is in concussion protocol, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
10/01/2022
1:16am

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Ward (knee) practiced in full Friday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
09/29/2022
9:20pm

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Ward (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
09/28/2022
7:49pm

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Ward (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
09/07/2022
8:36pm

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Ward (undisclosed) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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