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Jihad Ward

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Jihad Ward

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Jihad Ward is 32 years old, born May 11, 1994. Ward is 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) and 284 lb (129 kg). Ward plays defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings (as of November 4, 2026). Ward's 2026 salary is $1,083,333, under a contract through 2026. Ward was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2016, round 2, pick 44, out of Illinois.

Jihad Ward at a glance

  • Age32 born May 11, 1994
  • Height6 ft 5 in 196 cm
  • Weight284 lb 129 kg
  • Experience11th season debut 2016
  • CollegeIllinois
  • 2026 salary$1.1 million contract through 2026

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Bills52%
Win chance
Vikings48%
SpreadPK
Total45.5
Moneyline−108away / +108homeaway / home

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Jihad Ward stats, last 1 game

DateOpponentResultTacklesSacks
Oct 11at CommandersT 27–2710

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Contract

Jihad Ward contract

  • 2026 salary$1.1 million
  • Signed through2026
  • WithMinnesota Vikings

Salary by season

SeasonBase salary
2016$2.7 million
2017$701,809
2018$453,530
2019$508,235
2020$1 million
2021$2.5 million
2022$1.2 million
2023$1.5 million
2024$1.8 million
2025$1.4 million
2026$1.1 million

Career

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Jihad Ward is on the Minnesota Vikings, coached by Kevin O'Connell.

  • BornMay 11, 1994, Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
  • Weight284 lb (129 kg)
  • NationalityUnited States
  • Draft2016, round 2, pick 44
  • Drafted byLas Vegas Raiders
  • Debut2016

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  • Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
  • Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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