Who Should I Start? Jonathan Ward or Jordan Mason

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Week 2 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Jonathan Ward News

Steelers Release Jonathan Ward

Thursday, June 19, 3:13 PM

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.

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Week 2 Projections

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9.1 50.7 0.4 0.9 5.6 0.0

Jordan Mason News

Jordan Mason Dealing With Sore Thumb

Monday, September 14, 11:05 AM

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that running back Jordan Mason (thumb) came into the building on Monday with a sore thumb, and the team is evaluating him, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Mason apparently banged up his thumb in the team's 39-22 Week 1 season-opening win over the division-rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday, although it should not keep him from suiting up in another divisional contest in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears. The 27-year-old handled 15 rushing attempts for 59 yards and his first touchdown of the 2026 season on Sunday. Backfield mate Aaron Jones Sr. rushed three fewer times (12) for 40 yards and scored a touchdown as well, so Minnesota's backfield rotation was working to perfection in the Vikings' impressive comeback win. Mason was not targeted in the passing attack. Although the Vikings might give Mason a little rest this week, he should be practicing in full by Friday and be cleared to play this weekend.

Jonathan Ward vs. Jordan Mason

Still trying to decide between Ward and Mason? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jonathan Ward is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Jordan Mason is projected to score 9.1 points.