Jimmie Ward

Share Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via Email. The free safety, who will turn 30 in July, is the 49ers' longest-tenured player, the only one remaining who played for Jim Harbaugh. He's reached a stage where he's more willing to speak his mind and he's celebrating his ability to overcome adversity.

518 shares Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via Email. Add San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward to the lengthy list of NFL players taking advantage of the league relaxing its restrictions on jersey numbers. Ward announced via Instagram that he is changing from No. 20 to No. 1.

Share Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via Email. Three 49ers defensive backs are changing jersey numbers after an NFL rule change allows for their position group to wear single digits. Safety Jimmie Ward, the team's longest-tenured player, will wear No. 1. He announced his new jersey number Thursday as noted by Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com. Ward wore No. 25 for the first four [more]

Share Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via Email. Jimmie Ward and Jason Verrett are stepping up as leaders in DeMeco Ryans' first season as the 49ers' defensive coordinator. More San Francisco 49ers News. Jason Verrett, Jimmie Ward praise 49ers...

We don’t tend to learn all that much from organized team activities. But we don’t learn nothing, if that makes sense. Wednesday provided the first chance to talk to newly-promoted defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, the first look at quarterbacks not named Jimmy Garoppolo or Trey Lance, and a single-day flash that seemed significant for a veteran receiver.

498 shares Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via Email. Pro Football Focus released its rankings of the top 32 outside cornerbacks and top 32 slot cornerbacks ahead of the 2021 season, and one player in each category represented the San Francisco 49ers. Jason Verrett came in at No. 22 among outside corners, while Williams sits at No. 8 within his respective group.

Ward recorded 73 tackles (45 solo) and forced two fumbles across 14 games with the 49ers in 2020. The 14 games were the closest to a full season Ward has logged in a single year since 2015, and his 984 total snaps were a new career high. The versatile defensive back's newfound ability to stay on the field (17 starts over the last two years) has allowed him to finally showcase his skills, and he was rewarded with a three-year contract extension (through 2022) this past offseason. As a coverage safety in a zone-heavy defensive scheme -- which is likely to be featured again under new defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans -- Ward isn't going to post gaudy tackle totals or record many auxiliary stats (just two interceptions and three sacks in seven years as a pro), which limits his ceiling in IDP formats despite peaking in terms of real-football value.

1.2k shares Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via Email. San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward recently asked his teammate, cornerback Jason Verrett, whether he'll return to the team in 2021. The two appeared on Instagram Live, and the exchange was shared by our friends over at @TheSFNiners (h/t to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports).

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Wednesday, January 6. Despite Early Finish, 49ers Still Hosted a Number of Top Performers in 2020. The San Francisco 49ers may not have had the season they envisioned coming off of their NFC Championship run, but the performance of several players should offer some encouragement as the team heads into the offseason. Jeff Deeney of Pro Football Focus provided notes on several members of the 49ers who graded near the top of their respective positions in 2020. Here's a few notes on seven of San Francisco's top performers.

Ward (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Seattle, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports. Ward sustained his concussion during a Week 15 loss to the Cowboys, and he was deemed unavailable last Sunday as San Francisco upset Arizona on the road. A trio of full practices from Ward this week indicated he was in line for his 14th start of the season against Seattle. Now, the 29-year-old's return remains imminent as San Francisco's secondary prepares for a matchup against Russell Wilson and a a strong Seattle passing attack.

Ward (concussion) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. It's unclear if Ward has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol. He's certainly on the right track for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after Wednesday's full practice. If the 29-year-old can, indeed, play, he'll return to a starting role at free safety. Ward will look to add to the career-high 69 tackles he's accumulated through 13 games.