Jonathan Ward (American football)

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Jonathan Ward
No. 20 – Tennessee Titans
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-30) September 30, 1997 (age 26)
Kankakee, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school: Bishop McNamara
(Kankakee, Illinois)
College: Central Michigan (2016–2019)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Rushing attempts:17
Rushing yards:69
Receptions:6
Receiving yards:52
Total touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Jonathan Ward (born September 30, 1997) is an American football running back for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Central Michigan.

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College career

Ward was a member of the Central Michigan Chippewas for four seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 2,539 yards and 28 touchdowns on 473 carries and 98 receptions for 909 yards and four touchdowns. [1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
5 ft 10+34 in
(1.80 m)
195 lb
(88 kg)
31 in
(0.79 m)
10+14 in
(0.26 m)
All values from Pro Day [2]

Arizona Cardinals

Ward was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020. [3] He was waived on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day. [4] [5] Ward was elevated to the Cardinals' active roster on September 26, 2020, and made his NFL debut the following day against the Detroit Lions. [6] He reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was elevated again on October 3 for the week 4 game against the Carolina Panthers, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game. [7] He was promoted to the active roster on October 6, 2020. [8]

In Week 17 of the 2020 season against the Los Angeles Rams, Ward recorded his first career reception for an eleven yard touchdown during the 18–7 loss. [9]

On October 12, 2022, Ward was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. [10] He was released on November 22.

New York Jets

On November 29, 2022, Ward was signed to the New York Jets practice squad. [11] He was released on December 6. [12]

Tennessee Titans

On December 14, 2022, Ward was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad. [13] He was promoted to the active roster on December 29. [14] He was waived on August 28. [15] Ward was then re-signed to the Titans practice squad on October 24. [16] He was promoted to the active roster on November 11, but waived a week later. [17] [18] Ward was then signed to the practice squad on November 21. [19] He was signed to the active roster on December 11. [20]

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