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Forty-Niners Consider Reunion with Jimmy Ward

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The San Francisco Forty-Niners are contemplating a reunion with safety Jimmy Ward, a versatile player known for his aggressive style. After being released by Houston, Ward could join the Niners on a low-risk, short-term deal. His return could help bolster the teams defense and potentially mend ties with coach Kyle Shanahan.

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Forty-Niners Consider Reunion with Jimmy Ward

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Forty-Niners Consider Reunion with Jimmy Ward. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

With the NFL today, March 4th, the San Francisco 49ers are considering bringing back some familiar faces from their past to shore up their defense. Players like Safety, Jimmy Ward, stand out as low-risk options on short-term deals. Ward, now in his mid-30s, was originally drafted by the team, but left for Houston last year. Houston just released Ward after he played only 10 games last season, where he grabbed two interceptions and made 48 combined tackles. He's known for his versatility, able to line up as safety, nickel, corner, or even linebacker during his prime years. Fans and analysts see him as a cheap flyer compared to younger options like Zaire Brown. His violent style fits with the Niners need more of right now, especially since they lack truly dominant defenders heading into week one. The team might need to add around 10 players just to give five elite ones on the roster. Ward wouldn't break the bank, and it could help mend any old fences with Coach Kyle Shanahan. Meanwhile, similar talks swirl around linebacker Drake Greenlaw and others on incentive-based

one-year contracts. In the NFL, these reunions often stem from past connections, making a Ward return feel like a natural fit. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive,

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