December 20th 2023.
It is with great sadness that we must report that former NFL running back Derrick Ward, winner of the 2008 Super Bowl with the New York Giants, has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in Los Angeles. Police officials apprehended the 43-year-old California native on Monday, Dec. 18, in the North Hollywood area. The Washington Post reported that he is being held on $250,000 bail.
Details of the exact crimes or where and when they took place remain unclear, although NBC News reported that Ward is accused of robbing five businesses. It is also unknown if he has any representation or a pending follow-up court date.
Ward's collegiate sports career took off at Fresno State and Ottawa University in Kansas, and he grew up in Riverside County in Southern California. After graduating college, he was selected by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. However, the team cut him and he never took the field for a regular season game. He was able to latch onto the New York Giants, where he had his best stint. He played for them from 2004 until 2008. During that time, he took part in the historic Super Bowl win in 2008 that prevented quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots from having a perfect season with no losses.
Unfortunately, Ward was on the roster but did not play due to suffering a broken leg during the regular season. He played eight seasons in the league and played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009. He then went to the Houston Texans from 2010 to 2011 before retiring in 2012.
It is a heartbreaking situation for Ward and his family, friends, and fans. We wish Ward the best and hope he gets the justice he deserves.
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