Giants sign edge Jihad Ward off Vikings' practice squad
New York brings back a familiar face to add pass-rush depth after Brian Burns' season-ending ACL injury
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The Giants are signing edge rusher Jihad Ward off the Vikings' practice squad, a reunion with a player who spent the 2022 and '23 seasons in New York.
Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero): Reunion: The Giants are signing edge Jihad Ward off the Vikings practice squad, per source. Ward played for NYG in 2022 and '23. Reinforcements after Brian Burns' injury.
The move gives the Giants reinforcement off the edge after losing Brian Burns for the season to a torn ACL. Ward provides veteran depth and a familiar presence to a position group that needs bodies.
Ward's return adds experience to the pass rush alongside the Giants' remaining options. For a defense navigating the loss of its top rusher, getting a proven contributor back is a sensible add.
The signing is part of New York's efforts to shore up the front seven as it looks to stay competitive in the NFC.