Linebacker Jihad Ward’s second stint with the Giants has come to a quick end.
According to multiple reports, the Giants have released Ward on Tuesday morning. Ward was signed off of the Vikings’ practice squad in late September.
Ward played 41 defensive snaps and four special teams snaps in his two appearances with the team. He was credited with one tackle.
Ward also played in 34 games for the Giants during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He moved on to the Vikings in 2024 and played for the Titans in 2025 before returning to Minnesota at the start of this season.