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Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / October 23
Minnesota Vikings Acquire Long-Time NFL Pass Rusher on Friday
The Minnesota Vikings have brought edge rusher Jihad Ward back to their practice squad, announcing the move on Friday while releasing offensive tackle Tristan Leigh in a corresponding transaction.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23
Vikings Sign OLB Jihad Ward
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed OLB Jihad Ward to the practice squad. The Vikings released OT Tristan Leigh from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Giants Make Defensive Change After Giving Up 34 Points in Saints Loss
The New York Giants have released veteran linebacker Jihad Ward after just two appearances during his second stint with the franchise. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported the move Tuesday, two days after New York surrendered 34 points in a loss to the New Orleans Saints.
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How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
New York Giants News / Viral Sports News / October 20
New York Giants Officially Release Veteran Pass Rusher
The New York Giants’ search for immediate edge-rush depth after Brian Burns’ season-ending ACL tear brought them full circle with a familiar name, but the reunion lasted barely three weeks.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20
Giants To Release Najee Harris, Jihad Ward
Najee Harris and Jihad Ward have each seen time with the Giants early this season. Nevertheless, neither veteran will be remaining in place moving forward.
Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20
Giants Cutting OLB Jihad Ward
Per Connor Hughes, the Giants are cutting OLB Jihad Ward. Ward, 32, is a former second-round pick of the Raiders back in 2016. He was in the third year of his four-year, $5.539 million contract when the Raiders traded him to the Cowboys for WR Ryan Switzer.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1
Giants Signing OLB Jihad Ward Off Vikings’ PS
Tom Pelissero reports the Giants are signing Jihad Ward to the active roster off the Vikings’ practice squad. Ward played with the Giants in 2022 and 2023 and offers a replacement after OLB Brian Burns suffered a season-ending injury.
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / September 30
Giants Sign Jihad Ward to Bolster Pass Rush After Brian Burns Injury
The New York Giants , who are looking to boost their pass rush after losing outside linebacker Brian Burns for the rest of the season, are signing defensive lineman Jihad Ward off the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad, a source confirmed.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30
Giants Sign Jihad Ward Off Vikings’ Practice Squad; Arvell Reese Rush Opportunities To Increase
Jihad Ward is returning to the Giants. Playing with the team from 2022-23, Ward is coming back after being signed off the Vikings’ practice squad (per The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero).
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 10
What Jihad Ward Signing Means for Vikings Practice Squad
It's been a busy week for the Vikings' practice squad. After the NFL denied Kenny Dyson's contract, the Vikings turned their attention to another option on Wednesday, signing veteran edge rusher Jihad Ward.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / September 10
Vikings Acquire 24-Sack Pass Rusher in Last-Minute Move
The Minnesota Vikings added a familiar name to their practice squad on Wednesday, signing veteran edge rusher Jihad Ward as they continue to stock the defensive front ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Green Bay Packers, via the NFL transaction log.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 9
Minnesota Vikings remedy a situation they didn’t want to be involved with, but they found a way to make it better
It’s never great to see things go against what you want to happen, but the Minnesota Vikings found a way to fix it. One of the biggest positions of need for the Minnesota Vikings has been at edge rusher, and they continue to look at ways to fortify the position.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 9
Vikings Add Jihad Ward To Practice Squad
Previously a Viking in 2024, outside linebacker Jihad Ward is headed back to Minnesota. Ward will join the Vikings’ practice squad, the team announced.
Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 9
Vikings Signed OLB Jihad Ward To PS
The Vikings announced on Wednesday that they have signed veteran OLB Jihad Ward to their practice squad. Ward, 32, is a former second-round pick of the Raiders back in 2016.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 16
Vikings Reuniting With Former Edge Rusher is Perfect Gamble as Offseason Slows Down
The Minnesota Vikings are hoping that they reduced their risks this offseason. By adding Kyler Murray to the quarterback room and increasing their overall depth, the Vikings are hoping to return to the playoffs after watching them from their couch in 2025, but they still could use an edge rusher to tie everything together.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / March 13
Grading the signing: Steelers just found an insurance policy for Cam Heyward in the second wave of 2026 NFL free agency
The Pittsburgh Steelers formally introduced their 2026 free agency class on Friday, as Michael Pittman, Rico Dowdle, and Jamel Dean said hello to the media and held up black and gold jerseys for the first time.
Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23
AFC Notes: Philip Rivers, Cam Ward, Colts, Jaguars, Titans
Father Time has been kind to grandfather and Colts QB Philip Rivers, as he looked like he hadn’t changed much since he last played. However, the team’s defense wasn’t able to get stops, and DT DeForest Buckner regrets that the unretired Rivers had a vintage performance only for the team to lose.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 8
Browns, Titans Bracing for NFL Punishment Announcement Over Shedeur Sanders Incident
Shedeur Sanders grabbed headlines on Sunday after another eye-opening performance for the Cleveland Browns. It was a tightly contested affair between the Browns and the Tennessee Titans, but ultimately, Cleveland fell short, 31-29.
NFL News / Field Level Media / July 24, 2025
Titans sign veteran OLB Jihad Ward
The Tennessee Titans signed veteran outside linebacker Jihad Ward on Thursday. Ward, 31, played in all 17 games (two starts) for the Minnesota Vikings last season.
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / March 20, 2024
Outside Linebacker Jihad Ward Signs with Vikings
Outside linebacker Jihad Ward could always count on defensive coordinator Wink Martindale for a job. But Martindale resigned from his post with the New York Giants in January to take the defensive coordinator's role at Michigan, so Ward, an unrestricted free agent, signed with the Minnesota Vikings.
New York Giants News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / March 19, 2024
What free agent LB Jihad Ward can give Vikings
The Vikings are hosting former Giants linebacker Jihad Ward for a free agent visit, according to Bleacher Reports Jordan Schultz. Ward, 29, finished 2023 with a career-high five sacks for New York.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 17, 2023
Why 1-5 Giants think they can 'change a lot of people’s opinions'
The New York Giants fell to 1-5 on the season via Sunday night's 14-9 loss at the Buffalo Bills but took positives from that result.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / January 10, 2023
Mike Francesa blasts Giants' Jihad Ward over double-bird salute
Sports radio legend Mike Francesa wasn't impressed upon seeing New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward offer a double-bird salute from the sidelines during Sunday's loss at the Philadelphia Eagles.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / August 8, 2022
Giants have training camp brawl after Saquon Barkley hit
According to Darryl Slater of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, a "brawl exploded Monday during Giants training camp practice" stemming from a blow initially delivered by running back Saquon Barkley.
Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / December 5, 2020
Ravens activate Mark Ingram, Calais Campbell from reserve/COVID list
The Ravens announced Saturday they have activated running back Mark Ingram and defensive ends Calais Campbell and Jihad Ward from the reserve/COVID list.
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