History of Charvarius Ward in Timeline
Charvarius "Mooney" Ward is a professional American football cornerback currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. Before joining the 49ers, he honed his skills playing college football for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.
May 16, 1996: Charvarius Ward's Birth
On May 16, 1996, Charvarius "Mooney" Ward was born. He would grow up to become a professional football cornerback.
January 20, 2018: NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
On January 20, 2018, Charvarius Ward played in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
March 12, 2018: Middle Tennessee State Pro Day
On March 12, 2018, Charvarius Ward attended Middle Tennessee State's pro day where he performed all of the combine and positional drills, greatly elevating his draft stock.
April 30, 2018: Signed with Dallas Cowboys
On April 30, 2018, Charvarius Ward signed a three-year, $1.71 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $5,000 signing bonus.
August 30, 2018: Traded to Kansas City Chiefs
On August 30, 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs traded offensive guard Parker Ehinger to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for Charvarius Ward.
October 1, 2018: Regular Season Debut
On October 1, 2018, Charvarius Ward made his professional regular season debut, recording three combined tackles in a 27–23 victory against the Denver Broncos.
December 23, 2018: First Career Start
On December 23, 2018, Charvarius Ward earned his first career start after Kendall Fuller was ruled inactive. He recorded eight combined tackles and deflected a pass during the Chiefs' 38–31 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
January 12, 2019: First Career Playoff Game
On January 12, 2019, Charvarius Ward started in his first career playoff game and recorded four combined tackles and deflected four passes during the Chiefs' 31–13 win against the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Divisional Round.
September 15, 2019: First Career Interception
On September 15, 2019, Charvarius Ward made four combined tackles, two pass deflections, and his first career interception during a 28–10 win against the Oakland Raiders. He intercepted a pass by Derek Carr and returned it for a ten-yard gain.
2019: Started every game in 2019
In 2019, Charvarius Ward played and started in every game.
2020: 2020 Season
In the 2020 season, Charvarius Ward finished with 51 total tackles, one sack, and six passes defended. He helped the Chiefs reach Super Bowl LV.
March 17, 2021: Restricted Free Agent Tender
On March 17, 2021, the Chiefs placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Charvarius Ward.
December 20, 2021: Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List
On December 20, 2021, Charvarius Ward was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
December 23, 2021: Activated from Reserve/COVID-19 List
On December 23, 2021, Charvarius Ward was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
2021: 2021 Season and Playoffs
In 2021, Charvarius Ward recorded 16 tackles and three pass defenses in the postseason with the Chiefs, who fell to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship.
March 17, 2022: Signed with the 49ers
On March 17, 2022, Charvarius Ward signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
November 7, 2022: Birth of Amani Joy
On November 7, 2022, Charvarius Ward's daughter, Amani Joy, was born prematurely. She was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and dealt with heart issues.
2023: 2023 Season and Pro Bowl
During the 2023 season, Charvarius Ward achieved career highs in interceptions (5) and pass deflections (23), leading the league in pass deflections. He earned his first Pro Bowl honors and helped the 49ers reach Super Bowl LVIII.
October 28, 2024: Death of Amani Joy
On October 28, 2024, Charvarius Ward's daughter, Amani Joy, passed away at the age of 1, after battling heart issues.
December 28, 2024: Birth of Charvarius Ward Jr.
On December 28, 2024, Charvarius Ward's son, Charvarius Jr., was born.
2024: 2024 Inactive Weeks and Return
During the 2024 season, Charvarius Ward had 54 tackles and seven passes defended. He was inactive for several weeks due to a knee injury and a personal matter, but returned in Week 14.
