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49ers’ Charvarius Ward Says ‘Trauma’ From Death of 23-Month Daughter Might Lead to California Exit
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'
Charvarius Ward isn't sure he'll return to the San Francisco 49ers, saying that there's been a lot of "trauma" over the past year since the death of his baby daughter Amani Joy.
49ers player prepared to leave California behind after death of his daughter
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward says that the personal trauma he’s suffered in California will factor into whether he returns to the team in free agency this offseason. Ward spoke with reporters in front of his locker on Monday about his impending free agency and whether he expects to come back to San Francisco next season.
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.
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.
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.
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, too. Ward signed a three-year, $40.5 million deal to join the 49ers ahead of the 2022 campaign.
Charvarius Ward Won't Rule Out Return to 49ers in Free Agency After Daughter's Death
San Francisco 49ers safety Charvarius Ward played in the team's final six games with a very heavy heart. Ward's one-year-old daughter, Amani, passed away just a month before her 2nd birthday after complications from a premature birth with Down syndrome and heart issues.
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.
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