Tag: Greg Ward

Colts add to WR room ahead of joint practices with Cardinals

The Colts are reportedly adding to their wide receiver room, signing Greg Ward. Here is what you need to know.

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly signed wide receiver Greg Ward, according to Jordan Schultz.

Ward was one of the 12 players that the Colts had in for a workout on Tuesday.

Ward went undrafted out of Houston in 2017 and has had two separate stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, which includes playing under Shane Steichen when he was the offensive coordinator there.

Over his career, Ward has caught 88 of his 128 targets (69%) at 8.7 yards per catch with 10 touchdowns. His last regular season snaps on offense came during the 2021 season. He’s also played 255 career special teams snaps.

With Josh Downs sidelined, Ward provides additional depth in the slot. Over the last several days, we’ve seen AD Mitchell and Anthony Gould taking the bulk of the slot snaps. The addition of Ward could allow Mitchell to go back to playing primarily on the boundary, where he is competing with Alec Pierce.

With the addition of Ward, the Colts will have to make a corresponding roster cut to make room for him on the team. At this time, that move hasn’t been announced.

Former Eagles WR Greg Ward to sign with the Colts

Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward is signing a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts

Greg Ward is back in the NFL and reunited with Shane Steichen, as Jordan Schultz reports that the former Eagles wide receiver is signing a one-year deal with the Colts.

Ward had been with Philadelphia since 2017, winning Super Bowl LII as a practice squad member.

 

In 40 career games (13 starts), the former Houston Cougars quarterback registered 88 receptions for 768 yards and ten touchdowns.

In 2020, Ward led the team in receptions (53) and receiving touchdowns (6).

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Steelers bring in trio of wide receviers for tryouts

The Steelers continue to hunt for help at wide receiver.

Even as Pittsburgh Steelers training camp begins, the front office continues to hunt for options to add to the wide receiver depth chart. The Steelers have reportedly brought in three more free-agent wide receivers for tryouts.

According to NFL reporter James Layton, the Steelers had in Tariq Black, Slade Boldon and Greg Ward Jr for workouts.

Black joined the NFL via the University of Michigan and the University of Texas in 2021 as an undrafted free agent. Black as been with the Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets. In three seasons he has one reception for 10 yards.

Boldon played his college football at the University of Alamaba and was an undrafted free agent to the Baltimore Ravens. In two NFL seasons, Bolden has no receptions.

Ward Jr. is the most experienced of the trio having been in the league since 2017. Ward has spent all of his time in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and had 88 career receptions for 768 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns.

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Eagles announce 4 roster moves ahead of Week 13 matchup vs. 49ers

The Eagles have signed LB Ben VanSumeren to the active roster, signed DB Josiah Scott and WR Cam Sims to the Practice Squad, and released WR Greg Ward from the Practice Squad.

The Eagles are just days away from a must-see matchup against the 49ers on Sunday and the team just announced four roster moves ahead of their Thursday practice.

Philadelphia announced the signing of linebacker Ben VanSumeren to the active roster.

The Eagles also signed cornerback Josiah Scott and wide receiver Cam Sims to the Practice Squad, and released wide receiver Greg Ward from the Practice Squad.

Philadelphia Eagles announce updated practice squad

The Philadelphia #Eagles have signed DT Thomas Booker, T Le’Raven Clark and CB Tiawan Mullen to the practice squad bring the total to 16 players ahead of season opener via @Thacover2NFL

The Philadelphia Eagles now have a completed, 16-man practice squad after signing defensive tackle Thomas Booker, offensive tackle Le’Raven Clark and cornerback Tiawan Mullen ahead of the season opener against New England.

The Eagles signed 13 players to their initial practice squad on Wednesday, including two veterans and several training camp standouts.

As previously reported, NFL teams can have 16 players on the squad, and Philadelphia could still fill the remaining three.

There can be up to 10 players with as many as two years of accrued service and six with unlimited time.

Practice squad players can be elevated up to three times for gamedays.

Eagles sign 13 players to initial 2023 practice squad

The Philadelphia Eagles have added 13 players to the practice squad ahead of the 2023 regular season opener vs. the New England Patriots via @Thacover2NFL

The Eagles have signed 13 players to their initial practice squad for the 2023 season, including two veterans and several training camp standouts.

As previously reported, NFL teams can have 16 players on the squad, and Philadelphia could still fill the remaining three.

There can be up to 10 players with as many as two years of accrued service and six with unlimited time.

Practice squad players can be elevated up to three times for gamedays.

Eagles to sign WR Greg Ward to practice squad

The Philadelphia #Eagles are signing Greg Ward to the practice squad

Greg Ward is signing to Philadelphia’s practice squad, Mike Garafalo reports, and a familiar name stays with the Eagles.

Ward spent 2022 on the practice squad and has been a key pass catcher since 2019. The former Houston Cougars quarterback joins Britain Covey and Devon Allen in returning to Philadelphia.

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Eagles to release WR Greg Ward

Philadelphia #Eagles to release veteran wide receiver Greg Ward ahead of the 53-man roster deadline

Philadelphia has been busy over the past two days, and on Tuesday, a familiar name was released, as Greg Ward was cut as a vest veteran.

After a solid preseason, Ward can immediately sign with the Eagles practice squad or any other team.

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Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst performers from preseason matchup vs. Browns

We’re looking at the best and worst PFF grades from the #Eagles 18-18 tie with the Browns on Thursday night

The Eagles and Browns played to an 18-18 tie at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night, and a game filled with sloppy play was overshadowed by six players exiting with injuries.

With the starters and key reserves resting, several rookies and veterans on the roster bubble had the opportunity to get a productive performance on tape.

K’Von Wallace was among the team leaders in snaps, and now we’re looking at the highest and lowest graded players from Thursday night via PFF.

Who are the locks in a crowded WR group to make the Eagles’ 53-man roster?

Who are the locks in a crowded WR group to make the Philadelphia Eagles’ 53-man roster?

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The Eagles have made several roster moves that added depth to critical positions, but wide receiver was one under-the-radar spot that needed to be upgraded.

Philadelphia has one of the top pass-catching duos in the NFL with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, but the depth behind the two superstars left much to be desired.

The Eagles then addressed the position in free agency, adding Olamide Zaccheaus to compete with Quez Watkins.

Howie Roseman added two intriguing undrafted free agents, Joseph Ngata (Clemson) and Jadon Haselwood (Arkansas), adding size to the roster.

With OTAs and the offseason program complete, we’re looking at the roster locks in a crowded wide receiver corp.