Ravens Sign Seventh-Year Running Back to Add to Thin Room
The Baltimore Ravens have signed veteran running back Jonathan Ward to add depth to their running back room. Ward, who has played for six teams in six years, provides special teams upside and veteran experience. Although his chances of making the 53-man roster are slim, he adds bulk to the inexperienced running room behind starter Derrick Henry and third down back Justice Hill.
- ▪Jonathan Ward signed with the Baltimore Ravens to add depth to their running back room.
- ▪Ward has played for six teams in six years, including the Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee, Steelers, Giants, and Patriots.
- ▪He provides special teams upside and veteran experience, but his chances of making the 53-man roster are slim.
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By Daniel Arwas0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Baltimore Ravens have made an addition to their running back room and signed veteran tailback Jonathan Ward, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston.View this post on X2025's second choice back Keaton Mitchell signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in the offseason, and behind starter Derrick Henry – who will be 33 years old by the end of the regular season – and third down back Justice Hill, the Ravens currently have just Rasheen Ali and Adam Randall; fifth round draft picks in the 2024 and 2026 NFL drafts; as realistic options.
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