New York Giants sign edge rusher Jihad Ward from Vikings practice squad

On October 1, the New York Giants signed edge rusher Jihad Ward from the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad. This move comes in response to a season-ending knee injury suffered by All-Pro edge rusher Brian Burns, who is believed to have torn his ACL during a game against the Tennessee Titans. Ward previously played for the Giants in both the 2022 and 2023 seasons, where he achieved a career-high five sacks. The Giants are looking to bolster their defense after losing key players to injuries in consecutive weeks.

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