The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly bringing back RB Jonathan Ward on a reserve/futures deal, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. After a successful tryout at the team’s rookie minicamp, the Steelers signed Ward, who spent most of the season on the team’s practice squad. He played in four regular season games for the Steelers and ran the ball five times for 22 yards.
Veteran running back Jonathan Ward is headed back to Pittsburgh on a futures deal per a league source #Steelers @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 20, 2025
With RB Najee Harris set to be a free agent, bringing in someone the team trusts at the running back position is good business for the Steelers.