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Indianapolis made Ward one of the NFL's highest-paid cornerbacks via a three-year, $60 million contract this offseason in attempt to finally shore up a secondary that's ranked among the team's weaknesses in recent seasons. Hamstring and knee injuries, as well as personal issues, forced him to miss five games in 2024, but he played all 17 games with the 49ers in both 2023 and 2022, while ranking as one of the league's top outside corners. He'll form a formidable starting tandem on the outside across from Jaylon Jones. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $54 million contract with the Colts in March of 2025.
Considering retirement
Ward (concussion) said after Sunday's game that he is considering retirement due to lingering concussion symptoms, Nathan Brown reports.
ANALYSIS
The eighth-year pro suffered his third concussion of the season in Week 14 against Jacksonville, which ultimately caused him to miss the Colts' final four games of the season. This adds to the previous six games Ward missed due to concussions in Week 1 and Week 6. The 29-year-old mentioned debilitating headaches and lingering symptoms factoring in his possible retirement decision, saying, "If I walk away, I won't regret it." Ward has 460 tackles (338 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 77 pass breakups, with 10 interceptions, and three forced fumbles through his career.
The eighth-year pro suffered his third concussion of the season in Week 14 against Jacksonville, which ultimately caused him to miss the Colts' final four games of the season. This adds to the previous six games Ward missed due to concussions in Week 1 and Week 6. The 29-year-old mentioned debilitating headaches and lingering symptoms factoring in his possible retirement decision, saying, "If I walk away, I won't regret it." Ward has 460 tackles (338 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 77 pass breakups, with 10 interceptions, and three forced fumbles through his career.
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Ward turned in his best season in 2023 both as a pro and since joining the 49ers as a free agent one year prior. The 27-year-old recorded 72 tackles while posting a career-best five interceptions across 17 starts. Ward underwent offseason core muscle surgery, but all indications are that the team's top corner will be ready for training camp. The final year of Ward's three-year contract with San Francisco will be 2025.
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Hits IR with third concussion
The Colts placed Ward (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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In concussion protocol again
Ward was placed in the concussion protocol after reporting symptoms after Sunday's loss at Jacksonville, the Indianapolis Star reports.
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Comes off IR, will play Sunday
The Colts activated Ward (concussion) off injured reserve Saturday, and he no longer has an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
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Clears concussion protocol
Ward (concussion) has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and is eligible to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports, though he remains on injured reserve Friday.
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Practices in full
Ward (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Discussing retirement with family
Ward is considering retiring from the NFL due to the multiple concussions he suffered this season, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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The veteran cornerback shot down suggestions he was considering retirement a few weeks ago, but Ward's family, and in particular his father, have him re-thinking that stance. He was able to play in only seven games in 2025, recording 25 tackles and seven passes defended. If he does retire after eight seasons, he'll walk away with a Super Bowl ring after spending the first four years of his career in Kansas City.
The veteran cornerback shot down suggestions he was considering retirement a few weeks ago, but Ward's family, and in particular his father, have him re-thinking that stance. He was able to play in only seven games in 2025, recording 25 tackles and seven passes defended. If he does retire after eight seasons, he'll walk away with a Super Bowl ring after spending the first four years of his career in Kansas City.