{
  "id": 4685255,
  "title": "Ravens to re-sign RB Jonathan Ward to practice squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ravens-to-re-sign-rb-jonathan-ward-to-practice-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T17:42:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ravens-sign-rb-jonathan-ward-174253477.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Baltimore Ravens have added veteran running back Jonathan Ward to their practice squad as they finalize their 53-man roster. Ward's return provides the Ravens with experienced depth at the position, bolstering a backfield that now includes Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, and Rasheen Ali. Ward, 28, previously played for the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and New England Patriots. In his career, Ward has appeared in 46 regular-season games, contributing 91 rushing yards and six receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown. His versatility in reserve and special teams roles makes him a valuable asset for the Ravens if injuries arise during the season. The Ravens finalized their roster on Sunday and can carry up to 16 players on their practice squad as they prepare for the upcoming week.",
  "summary": "The Ravens are bringing back veteran running back Jonathan Ward as Baltimore continues assembling its 2026 practice squad.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ravens sign K Jake Moody to practice squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ravens-sign-k-jake-moody-to-practice-squad",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:17:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}