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Jihad Ward
Vikings logoMinnesota Vikings

Jihad Ward

LBposition#53jersey32age6' 5"height285lbs10 yrsexperienceIllinoiscollege
At a glance

Jihad Ward is a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings (No. 53). In 1 game of the 2026 season: 1 tackle, 0 sacks. Snap share in Week 6: 25% of defensive snaps.

Is Jihad Ward playing this week?

Jihad Ward is not on the current injury report. The Minnesota Vikings play next on the road at the Green Bay Packers on Sun, Nov 15, 1 PM ET (Week 10), on Fox.

What are Jihad Ward's stats this season?

In 1 game of the 2026 season, Jihad Ward has 1 tackle, 0 sacks.

What team does Jihad Ward play for?

Jihad Ward plays linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings, wearing No. 53. Jihad Ward is 32 years old, 6' 5", 285 lbs. College: Illinois. League experience: 10 seasons.

Cite this page

Pigskin Nightly, “Jihad Ward 2026 stats and profile”, https://pigskinnightly.com/players/jihad-ward (updated 2026-11-10).

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Jihad WardMinnesota Vikings · #53
Not enough snaps yet2026 season
2026 percentile card · linebackers

Not enough snaps yet

The card grades linebackers with at least 135 defensive snaps this season. Ward has 41, 94 short. Until then, the raw numbers:

Snap %Tkl/gTFLSacksQB hitsPD
  • Snap %31%
  • Tkl/g1 tkl
  • TFL0 TFL
  • Sacks0 sacks
  • QB hits0 hits
  • PD0 PD
Small sample · 41 of 135 defensive snapsMethod1 game41 defensive snapsweeks 1–9peer group 144 qualified · min. 135 defensive snapsnflverse pbp + snap counts · ESPN box scoresupdated 20 min agoGlossary →

Ward is under the 135-defensive snaps minimum, which grows with every week of the season, so his numbers are shown but not ranked against the 144 qualified linebackers.

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Snap share

Defense and special teams, by week
37%23 snapsWk 5 · WAS
25%18 snapsWk 6 · NO

Game log

Defense
WeekOpponentResultTklSoloSacksTFLPDQB hits
5 Oct 11@ Commanders logoWSHT 27-27110000
Season110000

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