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Sep 10, 2025
Three tackles in opener
Ward had three total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.
ANALYSIS
Ward played on 25 of the defense's 67 snaps as he'll have a reserve safety role and is a key player on special teams.
Dec 6, 2024
Ready for Sunday
Ward (elbow) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
The second-year pro from LSU missed the Vikings' Week 13 win over the Cardinals after sustaining an elbow injury the game prior. However, he practiced in a full capacity Friday and will return for Week 14. Expect Ward to play as one of Minnesota's top special-teamers in Sunday's contest.
Nov 29, 2024
Won't play Sunday vs. Cardinals
Ward (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona.
ANALYSIS
Ward suffered an elbow injury during the Vikings' Week 12 overtime win over the Bears. The injury was severe enough for him to be held out of practice all week, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 14 against the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 8. Ward has played exclusively on special teams in the Vikings' six regular-season games since the Week 6 bye, and he has logged one solo tackle over that span.
Nov 24, 2024
Leaves game with elbow injury
Ward (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Jay Ward has played exclusively on special teams since the Minnesota's Week 6 bye. The Vikings will need to find someone to replace the second-year safety's production on special teams if he's unable to return Sunday.
Sep 23, 2024
Limited role on defense
Ward had one total tackle and a QB hit in Sunday's win over Houston.
ANALYSIS
Ward played on just nine of the defense's 67 snaps as he has a reserve safety role. He could get more playing time if the Vikings limit Harrison Smith's snaps later this season to keep him fresh.
Apr 29, 2023
Headed to Minnesota
The Vikings selected Ward in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 134th overall.
ANALYSIS
Harrison Smith is entering his age 34 season, and 2022 first-rounder Lewis Cine is coming off a serious leg injury. This made safety a need, and with it being a light class at that position, the Vikings were able to wait until Day 3 to address it. Ward, a defensive back from LSU, is thin for a safety at 188 pounds, and his speed checks in at 4.55 in the 40. Still, he managed to be a two-year starter at LSU and played well with six career picks. He's a depth option at safety who could be thrust into a role as a rookie.
Apr 29, 2023
Headed to Minnesota
The Vikings selected Ward in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 134th overall.
ANALYSIS
Harrison Smith is entering his age 34 season, and 2022 first-rounder Lewis Cine is coming off a serious leg injury. This made safety a need, and with it being a light class at that position, the Vikings were able to wait until Day 3 to address it. Ward, a defensive back from LSU, is thin for a safety at 188 pounds, and his speed checks in at 4.55 in the 40. Still, he managed to be a two-year starter at LSU and played well with six career picks. He's a depth option at safety who could be thrust into a role as a rookie.
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