2025 Defense Stats
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27
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0.0
INT
0
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0
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0
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Signed a four-year, $4.49 million contract with the Vikings in May of 2023.
Moves up to bigger role in 2025
Ward played in all 17 of Minnesota's games last season, making five starts and recording 27 tackles along with a recovered fumble.
ANALYSIS
Ward logged just 62 defensive snaps over 33 regular-season contests in his first two NFL campaigns, but he was much more involved on defense in 2025 with 249 defensive snaps. The 2023 fourth-round draft pick made his first NFL start in Week 10 and then started each of the Vikings' final three contests after Josh Metellus (shoulder) landed on IR. Ward will be in the final season of his rookie contract in 2026, and if Harrison Smith decides to retire, Ward could be tabbed for a starting role.
Ward logged just 62 defensive snaps over 33 regular-season contests in his first two NFL campaigns, but he was much more involved on defense in 2025 with 249 defensive snaps. The 2023 fourth-round draft pick made his first NFL start in Week 10 and then started each of the Vikings' final three contests after Josh Metellus (shoulder) landed on IR. Ward will be in the final season of his rookie contract in 2026, and if Harrison Smith decides to retire, Ward could be tabbed for a starting role.
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Measurables Review
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How do Jay Ward's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 1"Weight
188 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.55 secVertical Jump
24.5 inBroad Jump
132 inBench Press
16 repsHand Length
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Three tackles in opener
Ward had three total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.
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Ready for Sunday
Ward (elbow) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
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Won't play Sunday vs. Cardinals
Ward (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona.
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Leaves game with elbow injury
Ward (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Limited role on defense
Ward had one total tackle and a QB hit in Sunday's win over Houston.
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