How did Jihad Ward perform in Week 6 of 2026?

Ward made 0 tackles in Minnesota's 34–27 loss to New Orleans.

How is Jihad Ward performing in the 2026 season?

Through Week 6 of 2026 he has 1 tackle and 0.0 sacks — 258th among defenders in tackles.

What were Jihad Ward's stats last season (2025)?

In 2025 he made 31 tackles (144th among defenders) with 5.0 sacks across 17 games.

Is Jihad Ward injured?

No — he is active and not on the current injury report.

How old is Jihad Ward?

Jihad Ward is 32 years old — he was born on May 11, 1994.

How tall is Jihad Ward?

Jihad Ward is 6' 5" tall and weighs 285 lbs.

What position does Jihad Ward play?

Jihad Ward is a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings and wears No. 53.

Where did Jihad Ward go to college?

Jihad Ward played college football at Illinois.

When was Jihad Ward drafted?

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Jihad Ward 44th overall in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Jihad Ward Stats, Game Log & Props — Vikings LB

Jihad Ward is a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings. The Las Vegas Raiders took him 44th overall in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Illinois. Born May 11, 1994, he is in his 10th season in the league.

Jihad Ward 2026 defense stats (2 games)
Stat	Total	Rank
Tackles	1	258th among defenders
Solo tackles	1	234th among defenders
Assisted tackles	0
Sacks	0.0
Interceptions	0
Forced fumbles	0
Fumble recoveries	0
Touchdowns	0

Jihad Ward last 10 games
Game	Opponent	Result	Tackles	Solo tackles	Sacks	Tackles for loss	Passes defended
2026 Week 6	vs New Orleans Saints	L 27–34	0	0	0	0	0
2026 Week 5	at Washington Commanders	T 27–27	1	1	0	0	0
2025 Week 18	at Jacksonville Jaguars	L 7–41	3	2	0	0	0
2025 Week 17	vs New Orleans Saints	L 26–34	1	0	0	0	0
2025 Week 16	vs Kansas City Chiefs	W 26–9	1	0	0.5	0	1
2025 Week 15	at San Francisco 49ers	L 24–37	3	1	0	0	0
2025 Week 14	at Cleveland Browns	W 31–29	4	1	0	0	0
2025 Week 13	vs Jacksonville Jaguars	L 3–25	2	1	1	1	0
2025 Week 12	vs Seattle Seahawks	L 24–30	0	0	0	0	1
2025 Week 11	vs Houston Texans	L 13–16	0	0	0	0	0