After just under two months on the outside looking in, Jonathan Ward is officially back with an NFL team.

Ward, a Kankakee native and 2016 Bishop McNamara graduate, signed with the New England Patriots practice squad on Tuesday, as first reported by Aaron Wilson.

#Patriots worked out Rushawn Baker, Jalen Kimber, Eli Pancol, Joshua Pickett, Roe Taylor, Jonathan Ward (signed), Jordan Waters — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 27, 2025

Ward, 28, was cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers over the summer and signed with the New York Giants, who released him on the final day of cuts ahead of the start of the season last month.

A running back and special teamer, Ward is in his sixth NFL season after signing with the Arizona Cardinals out of Western Michigan in 2020. He spent two full seasons

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