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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / May 5
The Vikings’ Young Pass Rusher and The 926 Reasons to Believe He’ll Shine in 2025 
Last season, Patrick Jones II was the EDGE3, picking up 459 defensive snaps across fifteen games (one start). Jihad Ward was the EDGE4, putting in 467 defensive snaps in seventeen games (two starts).
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / February 21
The Vikings’ DT Need and an Outside-the-Box Option
The Vikings’ DT spot needs some love, no doubt about it. An awful lot of digital ink has gone toward connecting Milton Williams to Minnesota — the fit does look good — but there’s going to be a lot of interest in Mr.
Minnesota Vikings News / The 33rd Team / December 29
Vikings Success Isn't All Sam Darnold—Brian Flores Has Minnesota Playing Super Bowl D
For all of the hype going into Sunday's game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, defensive coordinator Brian Flores put on a masterclass to make sure the game wasn't competitive.
The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz
How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / November 6
At Long Last, a Veteran Viking Got Rewarded
Throughout the season, Jihad Ward has been disruptive on passing downs. The edge rusher commonly gets tasked with kicking inside — he stands at 6’5″ and weighs 285, so he has good size — thereby allowing him to wrestle with guards instead of tackles.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 28
Matthew Coller: Which Vikings problems are concerning going forward?
When a team loses two games in a row, everyone becomes Sherlock Holmes when it comes to looking for problems. The difficult part is figuring out which issues are actually troublesome going forward and which are nitpicky overreaction.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 4
One Viking is Way Overdue for Some Monster Stats
Across the opening four games of the season, Jihad Ward has been playing well. A quick look at the simple stats, though, would tell you otherwise. The veteran pass rusher is sitting on 114 snaps (40%) for the Brian Flores defense.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 24
One Viking Has Essentially Switched Positions
Picking up Jihad Ward for a single season at less than $2 million looks like a sneaky good signing. The veteran has great energy, brains, and strength (just listen to Brian Flores talk about the defender).
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 17
The Vikings’ Sneaky Signing Has Been Shining Across Two Weeks
Easy to forget, perhaps, given all of the fanfare devoted to the additions of stud defenders like Jonathan Greenard (four years and $76 million), Andrew Van Ginkel (two years and $20 million), and then Dallas Turner (No.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / September 12
Questions Answered: Vikings’ Under-the-Radar Player, Improvement Area, a Cousins Rebound
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the September 12th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 23
Vikings Veteran on the Roster Bubble Gets Praise from Coach for Versatility, Energy, and Brains
Brian Flores is a believer in Jihad Ward. The Vikings veteran was the recipient of some effusive praise from the defensive coordinator. To be fair, a good portion of the presser was dominated by the coach’s response to Tua Tagovailoa’s criticisms, so it was likely a welcome reprieve to switch gears by praising one of his current players.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / August 7
The Vikings’ DT Spot is Careening Toward a Complete Overhaul
Right now, Harrison Phillips is scheduled to be a free agent in 2025. So, too, are many of the others at the Vikings’ DT spot. Take a moment to peruse the current first and second team for the defensive line.
New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / March 21, 2024
Giants lose three depth players in free agency
The New York Giants saw three free agents walk on Thursday. Offensive lineman Matt Peart signed with the Denver Broncos and defensive lineman Jihad Ward agreed to join the Minnesota Vikings, as ESPN’s Jordan Ranaan shared on X: Peart started in one of his eight appearances in 2023.
New York Giants News / Giants Wire / March 21, 2024
Former Giants LB Jihad Ward signs with Vikings
Former New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward became an unrestricted free agent in 2024, and after exploring his options has decided to leave New York for an equally cold climate with the Minnesota Vikings.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 21, 2024
Vikings adding two more free agents
The Vikings have seen their roster transform drastically over the past couple of weeks.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / March 20, 2024
It’s Jihad Ward for the Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings needed EDGE depth after losing Danielle Hunter, Marcus Davenport, and D.J. Wonnum this offseason, and they’ll get it in the form of Jihad Ward.
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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 19, 2024
Vikings Hosting LB Jihad Ward For Visit
Jordan Schultz of B/R reports that the Vikings are hosting free agent LB Jihad Ward for a visit. Ward, 29, is a former second-round pick of the Raiders back in 2016.
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 18, 2024
Giants 2024 UFA Primer: OLB Jihad Ward
Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 285 lbs. Age: 29 NFL Exp.: 8 seasons College: Illinois Outside linebacker Jihad Ward signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants on March 29, 2023, marking his second season with the team.
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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