The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing running back/special teamer Jonathan Ward to the active roster ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup with the New York Giants according to KPRC 2 NFL insider Aaron Wilson.
Although it’s currently unclear who the Steelers will waive to make room for Ward, this is a fairly obvious case of the core special teamer running out of practice squad elevations and doing enough to prove that he deserves to suit up for Pittsburgh week in and week out.
After inking a one-year contract in May, Ward turned heads throughout training camp before suffering a leg injury that slowed his progress. Despite that, some thought he was the third best RB on the 90-man roster behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.
Perhaps, if Ward sticks with the 53-man roster the rest of the way, he’ll get an opportunity to showcase his ability as a runner at some point this season. Until then, he’s found a steady role on special teams and that’s where he will factor on October 28.
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