Jonathan Ward (American football)

Jonathan Ward (born September 30, 1997) is an American football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Central Michigan.
College career.
Ward was a member of the Central Michigan Chippewas for four seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 2,539 yards and 28 touchdowns on 473 carries and 98 receptions for 909 yards and four touchdowns.
Professional career.
Ward was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day. Ward was elevated to the Cardinals' active roster on September 26, 2020, and made his NFL debut the following day against the Detroit Lions. He reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was elevated again on October 3 for the week 4 game against the Carolina Panthers, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game. He was promoted to the active roster on October 6, 2020.
In Week 17 of the 2020 season against the Los Angeles Rams, Ward recorded his first career reception for an eleven yard touchdown during the 18–7 loss.