Ward (personal) returned to the 49ers on Monday, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.
The starting cornerback missed the last two games following the recent passing of his one-year-old daughter. Ward's return should put him on track to play in Week 12 against the Packers. The seventh-year pro has 35 tackles (26 solo) and five passes defensed in seven games this season.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Won't play Week 11
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Ward (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Ward will miss a second straight game due to the recent passing of his one-year-old daughter. It's unclear how long he'll be away from the team, but Ward's next chance at playing will be Week 12 against the Packers on Sunday, Nov. 24. In Ward's absence, Renardo Green will step up as the second starting corner alongside Isaac Yiadom.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Practices in full Wednesday
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Ward (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
Ward was also seen practicing in Monday's bonus practice, so it appears the cornerback is back to near-full health after missing Week 6 due to a knee injury. He's had a good amount of time to recover because that game against the Seahawks was on a Thursday, and at this point it seems Ward will be ready to return Sunday against Kansas City. In the five contests in which he's played, Ward has tallied 22 tackles (17 solo) and four pass defenses.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Considered day-to-day
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Ward is considered day-to-day with a knee injury, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Ward didn't play in San Francisco's Week 6 win over the Seahawks after sustaining a knee injury the week prior, but it appears a return to the field could be on the horizon. The seventh-year pro's participation in practice next week will provide the best indication of his potential availability in Week 7, when the 49ers host the Chiefs.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Upgrades practice participation
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Ward (knee) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Ward bruised his knee during the 49ers' 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. He was listed as a DNP in Monday's estimated practice report, but he managed to see the field during Tuesday's session. Barring any setbacks, Ward should be good to go for Thursday's NFC West clash against Seattle.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Leads team in tackles
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Ward logged nine tackles (six solo) and a pass deflection during San Francisco's 27-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Ward was dealing with hamstring and knee injuries throughout last week but ended up having a big game regardless, as he led the 49ers in tackles. Throughout the first three games of the season, the 28-year-old has now amassed 13 tackles (nine solo) and three pass deflections.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Deemed questionable for Week 3
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Ward (hamstring/knee) is questionable to suit up against the Rams on Sunday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Ward popped up on the injury report after not practicing Thursday, and he's listed as dealing with both hamstring and knee issues. The cornerback was able to log a limited practice Friday, so he still has a chance of suiting up Sunday. If Ward ultimately is unable to play, Rock Ya-Sin or Renardo Green could be asked to start in his stead.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: DNP due to hamstring injury
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Ward (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice session, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Ward wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, but the fact that the hamstring injury prevented him from practicing Thursday puts him in jeopardy of not suiting up against the Rams in Week 3. He'll have to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday in order to have a shot at playing Sunday. If Ward is sidelined, then Deommodore Lenoir would be the top candidate to start at corner opposite Isaac Yiadom.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Undergoes surgey
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Ward underwent successful surgery for an unknown injury after the Super Bowl, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic.
Ward announced the news via his Instagram, according to Lombardi, but he did not disclose what kind of procedure he underwent or why. It's also unclear if the 27-year-old will be available at the beginning of any of San Francisco's offseason programs. However, it is likely safe to assume he played at least part of the season while dealing with the injury, making it likely the injury wasn't significant enough for Ward to need significant time to recover.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Doubles career INT total in 2023
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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.
Ward's five interceptions matched his cumulative total from his first five seasons in the league. The former Kansas City corner has adapted well to being the No. 1 option for a team that lacked reliable defensive backs prior to his arrival. Ward was forced to watch his ex-teammates win Super Bowl LVIII, which should have the starter motivated as he enters the final year of a contract signed with San Francisco in 2022.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Snags INT in win
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Ward had four tackles (three solo) and an interception in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Commanders.
Ward picked off Sam Howell on the second play of the fourth quarter on a pass intended for Terry McLaurin stopping the Commanders' red-zone drive in its tracks. Ward has now accumulated three picks in his last three games and is up to a career-high five interceptions on the season.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Questionable for Week 15
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Ward (groin) is listed as questionable to play against Arizona on Sunday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Ward played just four defensive snaps last Sunday against Seattle before leaving with a groin injury. He missed the first two days of practice this week but logged a limited session Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up against the Cardinals. If he needs to sit out, however, Isaiah Oliver could again see an uptick of work in San Francisco's secondary.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Logs 10 tackles
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Ward recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a pass deflection during the 49ers' 30-23 win against the Rams on Sunday.
Ward's 10 tackles were good for third most on the team, with only Fred Warner (11) and Dre Greenlaw (12) finishing with more. The 27-year-old has now logged 13 tackles (10 solo) and two pass deflections across two games and will look to add to those totals against the Giants on Thursday night.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Nursing heel injury
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Ward (heel) did not practice Thursday ahead of Sunday's game at the Steelers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Any time Ward misses would represent a major blow to what should otherwise be expected to be one of the top defensive units in the NFL in 2023. If he is forced to sit out in Week 1, it will likely mean increased playing time for 2022 fifth-rounder Samuel Womack and increased fantasy projections for Kenny Pickett, George Pickens and Diontae Johnson.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Dealing with injury
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Ward has been limited during training camp as he tends to a groin injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
It's not clear when Ward suffered the injury or the severity of it, but as long as he remains off injured reserve, it's likely minor. The 27-year-old set career highs in tackles and passes defended last season, his first in San Francisco, after four seasons with Kansas City. He should hold down one of the starting cornerback spots when healthy.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Restructures deal with 49ers
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Ward agreed Tuesday to restructure his contract with San Francisco, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Ward converted $12.5 million of his salary into a signing bonus while adding three void years to his current deal. The move creates roughly $10 million in cap space for the 49ers just ahead of the official new league year. The 26-year-old's inaugural campaign with San Francisco last season was successful, as he recorded a career-high 87 tackles.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Plays well with new club
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Ward finished the 2022 regular season with 87 tackles (59 solo) and an interception across 17 games.
Ward had a successful first season with his new club after leaving Kansas City to come to San Francisco. The 26-year-old finished with a career high in tackles, but he did suffer lapses in coverage at times. Ward will enter the second year of his three-year contract with the 49ers serving as the team's top corner once again.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Lands in concussion protocol
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Ward suffered a concussion during Thursday's 21-13 win over Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Ward was formally cleared to return to Thursday's contest after being evaluated for a head injury, but he remained on the sideline with his helmet off and has since been diagnosed with a concussion. The starting cornerback will have extra time to clear protocols before the 49ers return to action on Christmas Eve against the Commanders, but if he's forced to miss any time, Janoris Jenkins and Ambry Thomas (ankle) could emerge as starting candidates opposite Deommodore Lenoir.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Suffers head injury
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Ward exited Thursday's 21-13 win over the Seahawks due to a head injury, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Ward exited the game while being evaluated for a concussion. He was formally cleared to return but remained on the sideline with his helmet in his hand. While it's positive he avoided a concussion diagnosis, Ward's practice status will be worth monitoring heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Commanders.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Leading tackler on MNF
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Ward recorded 10 tackles (nine solo) during Monday's 38-10 victory versus the Cardinals.
Ward logged 10 stops for the second time this season during this wire-to-wire win for San Francisco. The 26-year-old did see a slight dip in his usual playing time (85 percent of defensive snaps) after he was temporarily forced out with a groin injury in the first half. Ward has served as the most consistent member of the 49ers' secondary through his first 10 games with the team, recording 56 tackles (40 solo), nine passes defended and one interception, and he should continue to play a prominent role against the Saints' limited passing offense Week 12.
