Steelers Sign Speedy RB Off Practice Squad

Ward signed a one-year deal with the Steelers in May before he was released at final roster cuts. He would end up back with the organization just days later, however, as a member of the practice squad.

The 27-year-old was first elevated to the active roster for Pittsburgh's Week 5 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, a game in which he received two carries for nine yards. He also gained 13 yards over three attempts on the ground in the team's Week 6 battle against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Ward also earned an elevation in Week 7 versus the New York Jets. Teams are only permitted three such moves per player in a single season, so the Steelers had to sign him to the 53-man roster in order for him to be eligible to play. A corresponding move has yet to be announced.

Ward has contributed on special teams as well, logging a total of 40 snaps while seeing the field as a member of both the kick and punt units.

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