Jihad Ward is already looking for a new home. The New York Giants decided to cut the former Vikings defender ahead of Week 7, after he appeared in just two games for them. It’s a brutal reminder of how fast things can change in this league, especially when you’re jumping from team to team.
The Giants’ Lightning-Fast Decision
Talk about a quick exit, huh? Ward barely had time to get comfortable in the Giants’ locker room before they pulled the plug. He started this season on the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, remember, and then New York swooped in to sign him. Now, just weeks later and after only two appearances, he’s back on the market. NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo was the first to drop the news of his release. It just shows you, sometimes a team makes a move and it just doesn’t click.
Ward’s Wild Ride Through the League
It’s a tough break, especially for a guy who showed some real flashes not too long ago. Back in 2024 with the Minnesota Vikings, Ward was a workhorse, playing 504 snaps. He was bouncing all over the defensive line, from the interior to the edge, showing off that versatility. And it paid off too, racking up 31 pressures, which was tied for third on that Vikings team, according to Pro Football Focus. That solid 2024 season even led him to sign with the Tennessee Titans in 2025. You’d think that kind of production would buy you more than two games on a new squad, right?
Now, after a whirlwind couple of years jumping from team to team, Ward is once again searching for his next opportunity. You gotta wonder where he lands next after this kind of quick turnaround.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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