The New York Giants have officially re-signed one of the core members of their defense from the 2022 season. Veteran run-stuffer Jihad Ward signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract to remain with Big Blue, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic.
Giants re-sign Jihad Ward
Ward started 11 games on the Giants’ defense last season and played in all 17. In Wink Martindale’s defensive scheme, Ward plays on the edge, defending the run and occasionally contributing as a pass-rusher.
The Giants signed Ward last offseason to reunite him with Martindale. The two worked together for the Ravens in 2020 when Martindale was the defensive coordinator in Baltimore.