Giants bringing back veteran OLB Jihad Ward

The New York Giants are re-signing veteran edge rusher Jihad Ward, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Ward was signed by the Giants last offseason, reuniting with defensive coordinator Wink Martindale after spending the 2020 season under Martindale’s tutelage with the Baltimore Ravens.

Giants re-signing Jihad Ward

Jihad Ward served as a solid depth piece on the Giants’ defense in 2022, totaling a career-highs 43 combined tackles and seven tackles for loss. Ward played in all 17 games for Big Blue, making 11 starts, and totaling three sacks on the season.

Ward played primarily as an edge-setting run-stopper in Martindale’s defense last year. He is also considered a “locker room favorite,” serving as a…