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.

This past year and this 2024 season with the San Francisco 49ers was a trying one for cornerback Charvarius Ward. So much so that Ward revealed on Monday that he might not want to return to th

Charvarius Ward said the loss of his daughter in October led to the most difficult year of his career and he's unsure about a return to San Francisco.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward may not return to the team next season for a heartbreaking reason.

It seems the chapter between Charvarius Ward and the San Francisco 49ers is coming to an end—not due to performance or team-related issues, but because of a personal tragedy he recently disclosed. Charvarius Ward faced a challenging season with the San Francisco 49ers,

Charvarius Ward didn’t completely rule out a return to San Francisco next season, but after dealing with one of the most painful years of his life, the 49ers cornerback sounded like a man looking for a fresh start.

Kyle Shanahan said he’s excited about the San Francisco 49ers offseason while Nick Bosa dropped a truth bomb about missing the playoffs. But Shanahan might not have a say in whether Charvarius Ward sticks around because Ward’s “California trauma” could impact his free-agency future,