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Report: 49ers fear DB Jimmie Ward suffered broken collarbone

The San Francisco 49ers’ injury luck isn’t getting any better. It’s believed that defensive back Jimmie Ward suffered a broken collarbone during OTAs while diving for a football, per NFL’s Mike Garafolo.

#49ers S Jimmie Ward suffered a shoulder injury while diving for a ball in OTAs today and the fear is he broke his collarbone, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Ward headed for X-rays and a full evaluation.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 23, 2019

This is a familiar tale for Ward, who’s ended four of his five seasons on injured reserve.