Charvarius Ward

Charvarius Ward

27-Year-Old CornerbackCB
San Francisco 49ers
Questionable
Injury Groin
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Ward had a successful first season in red and gold, posting a career-high 87 tackles while forcing two turnovers over 17 healthy games in 2022. He was constantly lining up against the opposition's top threat, most notably holding Seahawks' star wideout DK Metcalf to 90 yards and no touchdowns in two regular-season meetings. Expect the 27-year-old Ward to continue serving as the 49ers' No. 1 corner this year. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $40.5 million contract with the 49ers in March of 2022.
Will be ready for camp
CBSan Francisco 49ers
Groin
March 25, 2024
Ward (groin) underwent core-muscle surgery in February, but he should be ready for training camp according to GM John Lynch, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Ward had previously announced the surgery via his Instagram in February, but details of what the procedure was for and recovery time were absent. His ability to be ready to take the field for camp should have him suiting up Week 1 in 2024, assuming the 27-year-old doesn't suffer any setbacks in his recovery.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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San Francisco 49ers49ers 2023 CB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Keen to face old team in Super Bowl
CBSan Francisco 49ers
February 10, 2024
Ward -- who was a member of the Chiefs' 2019 Super Bowl LIV victory -- told reporters Monday at Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night that "it's gonna be fun" to face his old team Sunday, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ward started his NFL career in 2018 as an undrafted free agent with the Chiefs and worked his way into a starting role on the defense in his second season. He was a major contributor to the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV run and finished that regular season with 74 tackles, 10 passes defended, two interceptions and one forced fumble. Ward signed a three-year, $40.5 million contract with the 49ers in March of 2022 and set a career high with 87 tackles in 2022 and a career-best five interceptions in 2023. Facing his old team Sunday, Ward should be able to provide the Niners' defense with insights into how to stop Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City offense.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
The prized jewel of a quiet offseason in San Francisco, Ward brings a balanced skill set to a secondary that lacked durability or depth in 2021. He missed a career-high four games last season for the Chiefs, but he appears primed to line up opposite Emmanuel Moseley or Jason Verrett with the 49ers. From a fantasy perspective, Ward doesn't stand out in any particular stat category as a cornerback.
Ward topped the Chiefs' cornerbacks in snap count last season, going over 900 for the season while posting 49 tackles (36 solo), one sack and six passes defensed over 13 games. The Chiefs placed a second-round restricted tender on him this offseason to retain his rights for the 2021 campaign.
Ward emerged as a vital part of the Chiefs' defense in 2019, logging more than 1,000 defensive snaps while racking up 74 tackles (56 solo) to go along with two interceptions and a forced fumble. He's set to retain his starting role for Kansas City as one of the team's outside corners, though it remains to be seen who will be across from him with Breshaud Breeland's status in flux.
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Undergoes surgey
CBSan Francisco 49ers
Undisclosed
February 22, 2024
Ward underwent successful surgery for an unknown injury after the Super Bowl, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic.
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Doubles career INT total in 2023
CBSan Francisco 49ers
February 13, 2024
Ward finished the 2023 season with 72 tackles (56 solo), 23 passes defended, five interceptions and the first defensive touchdown of his career across 17 regular-season starts with the 49ers.
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Snags INT in win
CBSan Francisco 49ers
January 1, 2024
Ward had four tackles (three solo) and an interception in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Commanders.
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Records two picks in win
CBSan Francisco 49ers
December 19, 2023
Ward recorded three tackles (two solo), two pass deflections and two interceptions in San Francisco's 45-29 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Will suit up Week 15
CBSan Francisco 49ers
December 17, 2023
Ward (groin) is officially active for Sunday's clash against Arizona.
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