Overview
- The Ravens signed running back Jonathan Ward on Sunday after working him out along with D’Ernest Johnson and Jared Chisari, a move confirmed by the NFL transaction wire and first reported by Aaron Wilson.
- Baltimore pursued the addition after Rasheen Ali missed recent practices and the team withheld Derrick Henry and Justice Hill from preseason play, leaving younger backs to absorb game reps.
- Ward returns to an organization that previously had him on its practice squad, which will speed his integration onto the roster and the playbook.
- A multi-year journeyman, Ward has appeared in 46 regular-season games but carries limited NFL production with 22 career rushing attempts for 91 yards and six catches for 52 yards and one touchdown.
- The signing is intended as short-term, low-cost depth while the Ravens continue to evaluate younger running backs and monitor Ali’s status, and it could affect who receives preseason snaps and a spot on the 53-man roster.