JIHAD WARD NEWS

'He brings the best energy': Jihad Ward is 'loud,' 'obnoxious' and adored by his teammates Giants LB Jihad Ward has a loud personality, but his teammates love what he brings to their locker room — and to their defense.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

OLB Jihad Ward on being named defensive player of the game Outside linebacker Jihad Ward speaks to the media after Thursday's practice.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Giants' Jihad Ward ready to step up with edge rushers injured New York Giants LB Jihad Ward is ready to “hold it down” until Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari return.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Jihad Ward on anyone who doubts Giants' pass rush with Kayvon Thibodeaux, Azeez Ojulari ailing: 'Let 'em keep talking. I'm going to hold it down' The Giants might not have their starting outside linebackers in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • NJ.COM

Giants first-round pick Thibodeaux sprains MCL in right knee

Rookie edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux sprained the MCL in his right knee in the preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits practice with possible injury Ward left the field with medical staff during practice Sunday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact It's unclear what caused Ward's exit, but he didn't return after departing. Elerson Smith also left the field with an apparent foot/ankle issue Sunday, per Tom Rock of Newsday, leaving the Giants thin at the linebacker position.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants LB Azeez Ojulari passes physical, practices at camp

New York Giants' leading sacker Azeez Ojulari has passed his physical and practiced with the team for the first time since training camp opened

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Giants' Jihad Ward is finding his voice as veteran leader in training camp Jihad Ward, an offseason free-agent signing, is making his presence felt in the Giants locker room.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

New York Giants Training Camp Preview: DE Jihad Ward Jihad Ward is an under the radar type of signing who could have a very big role in the Giants defense.

JULY 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jihad Ward Reveals His "Special Mission" on Giants' Defense Ward aspires to be a defensive leader and a mentor and has one youngster in particular in his sights.

JUNE 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

LB Jihad Ward on working with rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux Linebacker Jihad Ward spoke with the media about helping the fifth overall draft choice.

JUNE 8, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Signs with Giants Ward signed a contract with the Giants on Monday.

Impact Ward has spent time with the Raiders, Colts, Ravens and most recently the Jaguars since being selected by Las Vegas with the 44th overall pick in the 2016 Draft. He'll reunite with defensive coordinator Don Martindale, who held the same role during their time together in Baltimore. Under Martindale, Ward registered four sacks across 21 regular season games.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LB Jihad Ward on Wink Martindale's defense Linebacker Jihad Ward speaks to the media Monday for the first time as a member of the Giants.

MARCH 21, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

📸 Photos: LB Jihad Ward View photos of new Giants linebacker Jihad Ward's NFL career.

MARCH 21, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Jags cut Jack, get help for Lawrence as free agency begins

The Jacksonville Jaguars added four potential starters around quarterback Trevor Lawrence to open the NFL's legal tampering period before free agency

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated off COVID-19 list Ward (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Impact Ward tested positive for the virus Monday, but he was able to clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocols in time to be active for Week 17. In Week 16, Ward registered a season-high five tackles and notched his second sack of the season.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to COVID list Ward (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Ward had five tackles and his second sack of the season Sunday against the Jets, though he's now on the reserve list. Fellow outside linebackers Josh Allen (illness), Lerentee McCray (undisclosed), K'Lavon Chaisson (undisclosed) and Jordan Smith (undisclosed) are also on the COVID list, leaving Jacksonville shot on depth.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans, Jaguars try to end skids in meeting without Meyer

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a chance to show whether Urban Meyer’s sudden dismissal three days before a game will pull them together or tear them apart

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys' easy ride in NFC East not so easy any longer

When November began, the NFC East was all about the runaway Cowboys

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off the Field: Jihad Ward Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward catches up with Ashlyn Sullivan on Off the Field, presented by Dream Finders Homes.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • JAGUARS.COM

Ravens' Oweh strong so far in debut season

Odafe Oweh has already shown he’s ready for the big stage

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jags trying to move on from 'negative stuff' against Titans

Urban Meyer got a slap on the wrist and then a pat on the back

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over Jags

Jameis Winston passed for touchdowns of 43 and 29 yards to Marquez Callaway, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-21 in a preseason game

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jihad Ward drops Taysom Hill for big loss on third-down sack Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward drops New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill for a big loss on a third-down sack.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

Ravens pick WR Rashod Bateman, LB Jayson Oweh in first round

The Ravens bolstered their beleaguered passing attack by selecting Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman with the 27th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS