Overview
- GM Chris Ballard said Ward is in a good frame of mind and that all indications point to him moving forward to play this season.
- Head coach Shane Steichen reported recent conversations with Ward and described him as feeling good and in a strong headspace.
- No final decision has been announced, with the team’s expectation of a return still contingent on medical clearance and Ward’s choice.
- Ward was placed in concussion protocol three times in 2025, including a severe pregame warmups collision in Week 12, and he missed 10 games with lingering symptoms.
- The high-priced signee on a three-year, $54 million deal played only briefly alongside trade acquisition Sauce Gardner as injuries to Ward, Gardner, Daniel Jones and DeForest Buckner coincided with an 8-2 start falling to 8-9; Ward’s father had urged him to retire.