Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Jihad Ward
Vikings· #53· Practice Squad

JihadWard

Linebacker

  • 6'5"
  • 285 lbs
  • Age 32
1
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 2 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'5"
Weight
285 lbs
Age
32
Born
May 11, 1994 · Philadelphia, PA
College
Illinois
Experience
10th Season

Contract Details

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$1.1MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$1.1MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$1.1M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2016Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 44Overall
IllinoisCollegeLVDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
1Tackles
1Solo
0Assisted
0.0Sacks
0.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026NYG210.000
2025TEN17315.004
2024MIN17101.001
Total13820024.0012

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Ward was signed to the Giants' active roster Oct. 1 and played in both Weeks 5 and 6, logging one solo tackle over that span while operating in a rotational role defensively. The 2016 second-rounder will hit the open market and should draw interest from teams looking to add veteran depth to their defensive line.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 18vs NOL000.000
Oct 11@ WAST110.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation