On the day the 49ers
lost out in the hunt for Earl Thomas comes the report that Jimmie Ward, the not-so-popular defensive back, is returning for another season in Santa Clara.
#49ers re-signing DB Jimmie Ward for one season, source said.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl)
March 13, 2019 Per Ian Rapoport of NFl Network and NFL.com, Ward, who originally landed with the Niners as the No. 30 overall pick in 2014, will be playing on a $5 million salary. Thomas, a six-time Pro Bowler, is joining the Ravens, per Schefter. Thomas, 29, will get $55 million over four seasons, including $32 million guaranteed (with $22 million coming in the first nine months).
