The Steelers signed Ward to the practice squad Friday. Ward was signed to the Steelers' active roster Nov. 16, but he was waived by Pittsburgh on Wednesday after being a healthy scratch in each of the last three games. He'll stick around on the practice squad, though he's unlikely to be elevated to the active roster unless one of Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren or Cordarrelle Patterson miss time due to injury.
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ACTIVELatest Jonathan Ward news
Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
9/30/1997 (27)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'0", 202 lbs
Birthplace
Kankakee, IL, USA
Position
RB
College
Central Michigan
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Tennessee Titans
2022-2024
(2 seasons)
Arizona Cardinals
2020-2022
(3 seasons)
New York Jets
2022-2022
(1 season)
The Steelers signed Ward to the practice squad Friday. Ward was signed to the Steelers' active roster Nov. 16, but he was waived by Pittsburgh on Wednesday after being a healthy scratch in each of the last three games. He'll stick around on the practice squad, though he's unlikely to be elevated to the active roster unless one of Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren or Cordarrelle Patterson miss time due to injury.
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).
Ward (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Browns. The Steelers signed Ward to the 53-man practice squad Nov. 16, but he will be a healthy scratch for a second straight game. Ward could suit up in Week 13 against the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 1 if one of Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren or Cordarrelle Patterson were to be sidelined.
The Steelers signed Ward to the 53-man roster Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Ward appeared in four games for Pittsburgh earlier this season, rushing five times for 22 scoreless yards. He'll provide depth and insurance for the Steelers behind Najee Harris and Cordarrelle Patterson should Jaylen Warren (back) be unable to play Sunday against Baltimore.
Pittsburgh signed Ward to its practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Pittsburgh opted to cut Ward from its active roster less than a week ago, but now he's headed back to the practice squad. As long as Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson are available, his path to time with the active roster will be relatively narrow.
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.
The Steelers signed Ward to their active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Giants, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Ward has joined the Steelers' active roster for the fourth consecutive week ahead of Monday night's contest. He's expected to add depth to a Steelers running back room missing Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) again in Week 8, while also likely contributing on special teams.
Ward reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. Ward was elevated for the third straight week, recording an assisted tackle while playing 15 snaps on special teams. In order for the running back to join the game day roster again this season, Pittsburgh will have to officially sign him to the active roster.
Pittsburgh elevated Ward from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday. It's the third and final time that the Steelers can elevate Ward from the practice squad, and they will have to sign the 27-year-old running back to the active roster if they wish to have him stick around. Ward has turned five carries into 22 yards across his two regular-season outings this year. With Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Ward will serve in a backup role with Aaron Shampklin behind the one-two punch of Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren