# Giants release Jihad Ward

> Giants release Jihad Ward after short stint.
- Title: Giants release Jihad Ward · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Giants release Jihad Ward after short stint. Giants released Jihad Ward following his second stint with the team after he played 41 defensive snaps and four…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/giants-release-jihad-ward
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:10:15.037+00:00
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## Giants release Jihad Ward
Giants release Jihad Ward after short stint.
## Ward's second stint ends
Giants release Jihad Ward on Tuesday morning after his second stint with the team.
## Ward's NFL history
Ward played 41 defensive snaps and four special teams snaps in two appearances with the Giants.
## Ward's career timeline
Ward played 34 games for the Giants in 2022 and 2023 before moving to the Vikings in 2024.
## Key takeaway

Giants released Jihad Ward following his second stint with the team after he played 41 defensive snaps and four special teams snaps in two appearances.