Charvarius Ward: 2025 Free Agency Spotlight

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Ravens defeated the 49ers, 33-19. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Brooke Sutton via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 in Glendale, Ariz. (Brooke Sutton via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) defends in coverage during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Cooper Neill via AP)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) completes a catch against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Brooke Sutton via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)

Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) is tackled after a catch by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys, 30-24. (James D. Smith via AP)

San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers corner back Charvarius Ward (7) ready to make a play during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Terrell Lloyd via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) and Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt pose for a photo following an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Evan Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) defends Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Adam Parker/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)

San Francisco 49ers corner back Charvarius Ward (7) warms up during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 in Seattle. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 36-24 (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)

San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers corner back Charvarius Ward (7) during NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Santa Clara, Calif. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) runs the ball against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game , Sept. 15, 2024 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 23-17. (Alika Jenner via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Brooke Sutton via AP)

A detailed view of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) locker in the locker room prior to the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers in overtime, 25-22. (Michael Owens via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) defends in coverage during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers in overtime, 25-22. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) runs onto the field during team entrances before the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers in overtime, 25-22. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) runs the ball during pregame warmups before the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers in overtime, 25-22. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) speaks with the media for Super Bowl 58 Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) stands on stage for Super Bowl 58 Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Perry Knotts via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) is interviewed by Guillermo Rodriguez during Opening Night ahead of Super Bowl 58 NFL football game, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Lauren Bacho via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) runs onto the field prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Lions 34-31. (Cooper Neill via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) celebrates with safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. (31) after a play during an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers, 24-21. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, December 31, 2023, in Landover, Md. (Terrell Lloyd via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals 45-29. (Greg Trott via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) walks off of the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals 45-29. (Cooper Neill via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) intercept a pass during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Terrell Lloyd via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Terrell Lloyd via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Terrell Lloyd via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Terrell Lloyd via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) defends in coverage during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals, 45-29. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) intercepts the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals, 45-29. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) runs back an interception to score a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals, 45-29. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) celebrates with the team after scoring a touchdown off an interception during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals, 45-29. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Santa Clara, CA. (Terrell Lloyd via AP)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) tries to elude San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Seattle. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 31-13. (Kevin Terrell via AP).

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) leaves the field before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Seattle. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 31-13. (Kevin Terrell via AP).

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Santa Clara, CA. (Terrell Lloyd via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Jacksonville, FL. (Terrell Lloyd via AP)

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (left) trades jerseys with San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (right) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys, 42-10. (James D. Smith via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) breaks up a pass during an NFL football game intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5), Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Bengals defeated the 49ers 31-17. (Greg Trott via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) defends in coverage during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the 49ers, 22-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (18) runs after the catch in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 30-23. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) defends in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys, 42-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) defends in coverage during an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Giants 30-12. (Cooper Neill via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) walks across the field during an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Giants 30-12. (Cooper Neill via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Los Angeles CA (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif. (Ric Tapia via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) reacts after an interception during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Pittsburgh. The 49ers won 30-7. (Joe Robbins via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) and cornerback Jimmie Ward (1) stand on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 in Philadelphia. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) deflects a pass intended Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) during an NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (Perry Knotts via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) runs onto the field during player introductions prior to an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys, 19-12. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) blocks a pass as Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) dives in attempt to complete the pass during an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (Michael Owens via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) looks on during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) defends in coverage during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Commanders, 37-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, December 15 2022, in Seattle, WA (Terrell Lloyd via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) defends a pass in coverage against Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in Seattle. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks, 21-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) runs with the ball during an NFL football game as San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius WArd (7) makes the tackle, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 44-23. (Greg Trott via AP)

Carolina Panthers linebacker Damien Wilson (57) swaps jerseys with San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) after an NFL game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 in Charlotte, N.C. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 37-15. (Kara Durrette via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) celebrates making a play with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) during an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 in Charlotte, N.C. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 37-15. (Kara Durrette via AP)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) defends as Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robbie Anderson (3) tries to make a catch in the end zone during an NFL game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 in Charlotte, N.C. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 37-15. (Kara Durrette via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) lines up for the snap during an NFL football against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Denver. (Matt Patterson via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, September 11 2022, in Chicago, IL. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward (7) ready to make a play during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, September 11 2022, in Chicago, IL. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) lines up before the snap during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 42-36 in overtime. (Kathryn Riley via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) brea up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs beat the Steelers 42-21. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) makes a catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 34-31. (Aaron Doster via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) warming up prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, December 26, 2021 in Kansas City. (Steve Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) celebrates an interception with safety Daniel Sorensen (49) and cornerback Deandre Baker (30) in an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Steelers 36-10. (Margaret Bowles via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) looks into the backfield during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. The Chiefs defeated the Chargers 34-28 in overtime. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends in coverage during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders, 48-9. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Charvarius Ward makes an interception against the Dallas Cowboys during a NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Cowboys 19-9. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) gets set against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL game, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans beat the Chiefs 27-3. (Cooper Neill via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) walks off of the field against the Baltimore Ravens prior to an NFL game, Sunday, Sep. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. The Ravens beat the Chiefs 36-35. (Cooper Neill via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Charvarius Ward defends on defense against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 28-25. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) stretches prior to an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chiefs beat the Cardinals 17-10. (Cooper Neill via AP)

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) during the NFL championship playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24. (Alika Jenner via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Charvarius Ward (35) makes a tackle along the sideline against Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Falcons 17-14. (Joe Robbins via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) eyes Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 in Orchard Park, N.Y.. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 26-17. (Alika Jenner via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) scans the field before an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Sep. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. The Chiefs beat the Ravens 34-20. (Cooper Neill via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) arrives at the Miami International Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Miami. (Perry Knotts via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Chicago. Kansas City won 26-3. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos, 23-3. (Ryan Kang via AP)