Jonathan Ward

Pittsburgh Steelers
Running Back #35

Jonathan Ward News

Steelers Release Jonathan Ward

The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran running back Jonathan Ward on Thursday, the team announced on X. After signing with the organization last offseason, Ward spent the 2024 campaign rotating between the active roster and the practice squad. He appeared in four contests, totaling five carries for 22 yards. The undrafted free agent in 2020 out of Central Michigan has spent time with the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, and Steelers during his five-year NFL career, compiling 91 rushing yards and 52 receiving yards with one total touchdown. The 27-year-old could find his way on an active roster for another team, but he'll likely have to make his mark on special teams.

Jun 19, 2025 3:13 PM EST

Steelers Add Jonathan Ward To Practice Squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent running back Jonathan Ward to their practice squad on Tuesday. Ward will return to the team's practice squad after being cut less than a week ago. The 27-year-old will continue to provide running back depth for the Steelers behind Najee Harris (ankle), Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson while being well off the fantasy radar. The Central Michigan alum has actually appeared in four games for the Steelers this year in his first season with the team but has seen only five carries for 22 yards and hasn't been targeted in the passing game. Harris picked up a minor ankle injury in the Week 10 win over the Washington Commanders but is expected to play this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, so Ward will most likely stick on the practice squad in Week 11.

Nov 12, 2024 1:40 PM EST

Joins 53-man roster

The Titans elevated Ward from their practice squad to the active roster Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Dec 29, 2022 1:30 PM EST

Back on Titans' practice squad

Ward reverted to Tennessee's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Dec 27, 2022 8:10 AM EST

Bumped up to active roster

The Titans elevated Ward from their practice squad to the active roster Friday ahead of Saturday's matchup against Houston, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.

Dec 23, 2022 2:06 PM EST

Finds new home

Ward signed with the Titans' practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Dec 13, 2022 3:58 PM EST

Loses roster spot

Ward was cut from the Jets' practice squad Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Dec 6, 2022 3:13 PM EST

Signs practice-squad deal

The Jets signed Ward to a practice-squad deal Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Nov 29, 2022 12:49 PM EST

Let go Tuesday

Ward (hamstring) was waived from injured reserve by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Nov 22, 2022 11:46 AM EST

Placed on IR

Ward (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Oct 12, 2022 8:22 AM EST

Ruled out for game

Ward won't return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a hamstring injury, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Oct 9, 2022 3:59 PM EST

No injury designation for Week 1

Ward (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's season opener against the Chiefs, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Sep 9, 2022 2:43 PM EST

Close to 100 percent

Ward (shoulder) practiced Monday and is close to 100 percent, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

Sep 5, 2022 3:05 PM EST

Remains day-to-day

Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Tuesday that Ward (shoulder) remains day-to-day, Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic reports.

Sep 2, 2022 11:29 AM EST

Hurts shoulder Sunday

Ward (shoulder) won't return to Sunday's preseason game against the Ravens.

Aug 21, 2022 6:27 PM EST

Scores two TDs Friday

Ward carried the ball six times for 15 yards and two touchdowns and caught both his targets for 26 yards in Friday's preseason game against the Bengals.

Aug 12, 2022 8:33 PM EST