JIHAD WARD NEWS

Giants' Jihad Ward explains why he shoved Aaron Rodgers, leading to trash-talking altercation that was featured on HBO's Hard Knocks Giants

AUGUST 30, 2023 • NJ.COM

Aaron Rodgers' heated exchange with Jihad Ward highlights latest 'Hard Knocks'

The latest episode of "Hard Knocks" features a mic'd-up moment from the Jets-Giants preseason finale and a tribute to a classic HBO show.

AUGUST 30, 2023

Jets' Aaron Rodgers trash talks Giants' Jihad Ward on 'Hard Knocks' | Best episode yet? The New York Jets stint on "Hard Knocks" got a lot more interesting Tuesday night.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • NJ.COM

Jihad Ward One of Giants' Most Underrated Players Jihad Ward isn’t a splashy name, but he plays a very key role for the Giants defense.

JULY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

🎥 Highlights: OLB Jihad Ward's top plays of 2022 View the best plays from outside linebacker JIhad Ward's first season with the Giants.

MARCH 29, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Giants sign Colts WR Parris Campbell, re-sign WR Darius Slayton and DE Jihad Ward: sources The Giants signed Indianapolis Colts free agent wide receiver Parris Campbell on Thursday to a one-year contract worth up to $6.7 million on...

MARCH 17, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

AP source: Giants reach deals with Ward, Slayton, Campbell

The New York Giants have reached agreements to retain wide receiver Darius Slayton and linebacker Jihad Ward, while agreeing to terms with Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris C...

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rapid Reaction: Giants reportedly agree to terms with OLB Jihad Ward John Schmeelk and Paul Dottino react to the news that the Giants have reportedly agreed to terms with OLB Jihad Ward.

MARCH 16, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Giants Re-sign OLB/DE Jihad Ward Ward, a favorite of defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, is returning for another season.

MARCH 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

📸 Photos: Best of OLB Jihad Ward View the best photos of outside linebacker Jihad Ward, who reportedly agreed to terms with the Giants.

MARCH 16, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Staying in NY Ward re-signed with the Giants on Thursday.

Impact Ward will remain with Big Blue after playing with the Giants in 2022. He tied his career high with three sacks last season while adding a career-best 43 tackles.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Giants agree to terms with OLB Jihad Ward Ward, 6-5 and 287 pounds, played all 17 games (plus two postseason contests) in his first season with the Giants, recording career-highs in...

MARCH 16, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

New York Giants 2023 UFA Primer: OLB Jihad Ward Jihad Ward might have been the biggest under-the-radar free agent signing for the Giants last year. But will he be back in 2023 as the Giant...

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Good to go Ward (concussion) has been cleared to play in Sunday's contest against the Commanders, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Ward figures to play his usual workload assuming he avoids any setbacks. He could potentially see a bigger role if Leonard Williams (neck) does not get the green light.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Ward (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Washington.

Impact Ward didn't practice Wednesday due to a concussion, returned as a limited participant Thursday and logged a full session Friday, but he still drew a questionable tag for Sunday's divisional matchup. Leonard Williams (neck) is also listed as questionable, so the Giants' defensive line may be shorthanded against Washington.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands in concussion protocol Coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Ward is in concussion protocol, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Ward played 36 total snaps (28 defensive) during the team's Week 14 loss to Philadelphia, but he appears to have suffered a concussion during the contest and won't practice Wednesday. The rotational defensive end will have two more opportunities to practice before the Giants need to a make a decision on his status for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

OLB Jihad Ward: 'We've just got to finish' Outside linebacker Jihad Ward speaks to the media following the Giants' Week 13 tie against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

OLB Jihad Ward: 'We're just going to keep fighting' Outside linebacker Jihad Ward speaks to the media following the Giants' Week 12 loss to the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Train Like A Giant: OLB Jihad Ward Outside linebacker Jihad Ward gives an inside look at his fitness routine in 'Train Like a Giant presented by Quest Diagnostics.'

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Giants' Aaron Robinson, Julian Love, Mark Glowinski, Jihad Ward leave Bears game with injuries The Giants' injuries are adding up Sunday.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • NJ.COM

Late-week upgrade Ward (knee) practiced in full Friday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Ward went from DNP to limited, then finished the week with a full practice. The veteran defensive end should see an increased workload Sunday against the Bears with Leonard Williams (knee) out.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited session Thursday Ward (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's a step in the right direction for Ward, who returned to practice in a limited fashion Thursday, after he missed Wednesday's session while tending to a knee issue. The 287-pounder's activity during Friday's practice should provide more clarity regarding his Week 4 availability, but for now it looks like rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux is in line to receive more snaps at linebacker for New York now that he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' list of injuries grows again: Jihad Ward, Cordale Flott projected out of walk-through practice Outside linebacker Jihad Ward and rookie cornerback Cordale Flott joined the Giants' list of walking wounded on Wednesday's injury report.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • NJ.COM

Doesn't practice Wednesday Ward (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ward played a season-low 66 percent of the team's defensive snaps during Monday's loss to the Cowboys and presumably tweaked his ankle as well. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice before the team has to make a decision on his status for Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

OLB Jihad Ward on turning the page to Week 2 Outside linebacker Jihad Ward speaks to the media following the Giants' Week 1 victory against the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • GIANTS.COM