Jonathan Ward

Pittsburgh Steelers, Running Back
Age: 27-43d (Sep 30, 1997)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Central Michigan
Drafted: Undrafted, ARI, 2020
Agent(s): Josh Arnold (Synergy Sports International, LLC)
2024 Cap Hit

$601,942

2024 Cash

$789,442

Career Earnings

$4,396,554

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Jonathan Ward signed a 1 year , $1,125,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $1,125,000. In 2024, Ward will earn a base salary of $601,942, while carrying a cap hit of $601,942.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,125,000
Average Salary:
$1,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2024 27 $601,942 0.24% $601,942 $601,942 -
2025 28
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2024 27 $187,500 0.07% $187,500 $187,500 -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2024 27 $1,125,000 $601,942 0.24% -
2025 28
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2024 27 $187,500 $187,500 0.07% -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024 27 $601,942 $601,942 $601,942 $601,942 $601,942
Retained/Dead Cash
2024 27 $187,500 $187,500 $187,500 $187,500 $187,500
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2023

Jonathan Ward signed a 1 year , $895,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including an average annual salary of $895,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $895,000
Average Salary:
$895,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022

Jonathan Ward signed a 1 year , $895,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $895,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $895,000
Average Salary:
$895,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2023 / RFA
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2020-2021

Jonathan Ward signed a 2 year , $1,390,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $695,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,390,000
Average Salary:
$695,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2022 / ERFA
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2020-2022 Rookie

Jonathan Ward signed a 3 year , $2,293,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $8,000 signing bonus, $8,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $764,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,293,000
Average Salary:
$764,333
Signing Bonus:
$8,000
GTD at Sign:
$8,000
Total GTD:
$8,000
Free Agent:
2023 / RFA
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$4,396,554

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2020 23
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
$565,974
$79,764
$25,200
$8,400
$565,974
$645,738
$670,938
$679,338
2021 24
Active
$780,000
$1,459,338
2022 25
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
$895,000
$546,942
$49,722
$23,000
$11,500
$2,354,338
$2,901,280
$2,951,002
$2,974,002
$2,985,502
2023 26
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
$280,555
$104,444
$56,111
$48,300
$32,200
$3,266,057
$3,370,501
$3,426,612
$3,474,912
$3,507,112
2024 27
Active
Retained
Retained
$601,942
$187,500
$100,000
$4,109,054
$4,296,554
$4,396,554
Total      
$4,396,554
$4,109,054
$4,296,554
$4,396,554
Total
$4,396,554

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,898,777 $8,000 - - - $99,503 $2,006,280
2 $1,489,332 - - - - - $1,489,332
1 $11,500 - - - - - $11,500
1 $889,442 - - - - - $889,442
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2020
23
$466,471
$71,764
$25,200
$8,400
$8,000
$99,503
$565,974
$79,764
$25,200
$8,400
$565,974
$645,738
$670,938
$679,338
2021
24
$780,000
$780,000
$1,459,338
2022
25
$895,000
$546,942
$49,722
$23,000
$11,500
$895,000
$546,942
$49,722
$23,000
$11,500
$2,354,338
$2,901,280
$2,951,002
$2,974,002
$2,985,502
2023
26
$280,555
$104,444
$56,111
$48,300
$32,200
$280,555
$104,444
$56,111
$48,300
$32,200
$3,266,057
$3,370,501
$3,426,612
$3,474,912
$3,507,112
2024
27
$601,942
$187,500
$100,000
$601,942
$187,500
$100,000
$4,109,054
$4,296,554
$4,396,554
Total
$4,289,051
$8,000
$99,503
$4,396,554
$4,109,054
$4,296,554
$4,396,554
Total
$4,289,051
$8,000
$99,503
$4,396,554

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,898,777 $8,000 - - - $99,503 $2,006,280
2 $1,489,332 - - - - - $1,489,332
1 $11,500 - - - - - $11,500
1 $889,442 - - - - - $889,442

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 ARI 13 - 13 COVID-19
2022 ARI 6 - 11 Hamstring
  • Oct 28, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Aug 29, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Released by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • May 21, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.125 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Dec 11, 2023 Signed to the active roster by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Nov 21, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Nov 18, 2023 Waived by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Nov 11, 2023 Signed to the active roster by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Oct 24, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Aug 30, 2023 Waived by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Dec 30, 2022 Signed to the active roster by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Dec 14, 2022 Signed to the practice squad by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Dec 01, 2022 Signed to the practice squad by New York (NYJ)
  • Nov 22, 2022 Waived by Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 09, 2022 Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Oct 06, 2020 Signed to the active roster by Arizona (ARI)
  • Oct 05, 2020 Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
  • Oct 03, 2020 Signed to the active roster by Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 28, 2020 Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 26, 2020 Signed to the active roster by Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 07, 2020 Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 05, 2020 Waived by Arizona (ARI)
  • Apr 26, 2020 Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Receiving Targets Receiving Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Yards/Rec Receiving Yards/Gm Receiving Touchdowns Fum
2024 PIT 4 0 10 3.90 5 22 5.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2023 TEN 8 0 10 1.90 3 11 1.4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2022 TEN 8 0 10 1.70 5 25 3.1 0 3 2 7 3.5 0.9 0 0
2021 ARI 13 0 46 3.90 9 33 2.5 0 4 3 34 11.3 2.6 0 0
2020 ARI 14 0 10 1.00 0 0 0 1 1 11 11.0 0.8 1 0
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