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Ravens Add Veteran Running Back Jonathan Ward

The move aims to bolster depth after Rasheen Ali’s practice injury during the preseason rest period for Baltimore’s starters.

Overview

  • The team signed Jonathan Ward on Sunday, a move first reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 and reflected on the NFL transaction wire.
  • The addition follows a practice injury to Rasheen Ali and comes while Derrick Henry and Justice Hill are expected to sit preseason games.
  • Ward is a five-year, four-team NFL veteran with strong college production at Central Michigan but limited regular-season touches and modest career stats.
  • Baltimore worked out multiple backs before signing Ward and the team’s prior familiarity with him from a Ravens practice-squad stint eased his arrival.
  • The signing gives Ward a chance for preseason snaps as the Ravens evaluate backups and rookies and provides short-term insurance if Ali misses more time.