Overview
- Ward has not resumed throwing since a Week 18 right-shoulder AC joint sprain and he did not require surgery.
- NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reports Ward is expected to begin throwing in March, roughly two to three weeks from the report.
- Colbert’s plan centers on rebuilding Ward’s lower-body mechanics, fixing footwork issues and prioritizing easier, shorter throws.
- Yahoo Sports notes the timeline suggests he could be ready when OTAs begin, subject to continued rehab progress.
- Brian Daboll is the new offensive coordinator and previously pursued Ward in the draft, a pairing Ward welcomes after a rookie year with 55 sacks and uneven efficiency.