Charvarius Ward Reflects On Future With 49ers

Why Charvarius Ward may not want to return to 49ers in free agency
So much so that Ward revealed on Monday that he might not want to return to the 49ers in free agency. Ward’s life was upended in late October when his daughter, Amani Joy, passed away just before her second birthday after a prolonged battle with heart issues.
Charvarius Ward Reflects On Future With 49ers After Daughter's Tragic Death
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward is grappling with unimaginable grief following the death of his daughter, Amani Joy.
49ers’ Charvarius Ward unsure of future as he deals with trauma of young daughter’s death
Ward announced his daughter’s death in an Instagram post on Oct. 29 and took time away from the team following the tragedy. He missed three games before coming back last month for the 49ers game against the Bills. Ward said that he still deals with post-traumatic stress disorder.
49ers CB Charvarius Ward not sure about return to San Francisco after trauma of daughter’s death
Ward was a Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro in 2023, leading the NFL in passes defended (23) and recording five interceptions for a 49ers team that went to the Super Bowl. He missed three games this season after his daughter’s death and told The Athletic in December that football was not the preeminent force in his life.
Why Charvarius Ward has doubts about returning to 49ers
CB Charvarius Ward expresses doubts about returning to the 49ers in 2025 because of the trauma he endured in 2024.
49ers’ Charvarius Ward still dealing with PTSD after loss of daughter, may leave team in free agency because of it
Ward recorded 54 total tackles last season, his third with the 49ers. He got his start with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018 after going undrafted out of Middle Tennessee State. The 29-year-old picked up his first Pro Bowl nod last season. Ward signed a three-year, $40.5 million deal to join the 49ers ahead of the 2022 campaign.
Charvarius Ward unsure of return to 49ers after traumatic year
Charvarius Ward said the loss of his daughter in October led to the most difficult year of his career and he's unsure about a return to San Francisco.
Charvarius Ward: It’s been difficult being in California since the death of my daughter
Charvarius Ward returned to play in five of the final six games of the season, but he said on Monday that it wasn't easy for him to be
49ers' Charvarius Ward: Zero INTs during 2024 season
Ward finished the 2024 season with 54 tackles (38 solo) and seven pass breakups across 12 games. After logging a league-leading 23 pass breakups, including five interceptions, during the 2023 campaign,
Charvarius Ward opens up after tragedy, points to likely 49ers exit
It is difficult for Charvarius Ward to even be in the state of California. To call it difficult, or to label his 2024 as simply “difficult,” is an enormous understatement of the tragedy that Ward and his partner,
Why 49ers' Charvarius Ward Might Leave California After Daughter's Death
Luke Hales/Getty Images San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward admitted the tragic death of his 23-month-old daughter, Amani Joy, might impact what comes next for him professionally. Ward, 28,
San Francisco 49ers' Charvarius Ward Shares He Still Has PTSD After 'Trauma' of His Daughter Amani Joy's Death: 'Bad Memories'
The cornerback's daughter Amani Joy died just before her second birthday in late October Charvarius Ward isn't sure if he'll ...
Charvarius Ward Shared Heartbreaking Truth About PTSD Making 49ers Return an Obstacle
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward talked about the PTSD he has faced in the wake of his daughter's death.
49ers' Charvarius Ward Ruled Out of Lions Matchup Due to Personal Reason
#49ers CB Charvarius Ward (personal) has been downgraded to out on Monday night vs. the #Lions. Ward was listed on the injury ...