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New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jihad Ward (6) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. New England defeated Jacksonville 50-10. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward (6) gets set during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 26-11. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward (6) moves into position during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 26-11. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jihad Ward (6) in coverage during a game against the San Francisco 49ers on Nov.21, 2021. ( Tom DiPace via AP)

Portrait of Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Texans defeated the Jaguars 30-16. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward (6) defends during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) walks to the locker room after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Texans defeated the Jaguars 30-16. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jihad Ward (6) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. New England defeated Jacksonville 50-10. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward (6) works against Tennessee Titans offensive tackle David Quessenberry (72) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) runs off the field during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) rushes on defense during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The 49ers defeated the Jaguars 30-10. (Joe Robbins via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (59) rushes the edge on defense during an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Jaguars, 23-21. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars' Jihad Ward plays against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL football game on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) reacts during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Indianapolis. Indianapolis won 23-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jihad Ward (6) looks into the backfield during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Jaguars 37-7. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) runs to the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The 49ers defeated the Jaguars 30-10. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) looks to the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) gets set against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. The Bengals beat the Jaguars 24-21. (Cooper Neill via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) signals to his teammate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Cardinals defeated the Jaguars 31-19. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward celebrates on the field during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans won 37-19. (Perry Knotts via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward covers a play against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) defends during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sep. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville,Fla. The Broncos defeated the Jaguars, 23-13. (Logan Bowles via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) gets set against the Houston Texans during an NFL game, Sunday, Sep. 12, 2021, in Houston. The Texans beat the Jaguars 37-21. (Cooper Neill via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (59) rushes during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. The Jaguars beat the Cowboys 34-14. (Cooper Neill via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) rushes Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (59) defends during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. The Jaguars beat the Cowboys 34-14. (Cooper Neill via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) lines up in a three-point stance during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Jaguars 37-21. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) on the field during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 37-20. (Perry Knotts via AP)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Baltimore won 24-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) celebrates on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. The Ravens won 24-17. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) rushes during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Ravens defeated the Rams, 45-6. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) on a third down play in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 37-20. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward rushes in on the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jihad Ward (53) watches from the sideline during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Ravens defeated the Rams 45-6. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward works out during an NFL football camp practice, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Jihad Ward (53) in action on defense against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens defeated the Titans 20-13. (Joe Robbins via AP)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) celebrates a sack against Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second quarter an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Ravens defeat Titans 20-13. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)

Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Jihad Ward (53) in action on defense against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens defeated the Titans 20-13. (Joe Robbins via AP)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) attempts to run past Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) during an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward reacts after sacking New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) defends during an NFL regular season football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 in Houston. The Ravens won, 33-16. (Ric Tapia via AP)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) runs up the field during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Ravens defeated the Eagles 30-28. (Al Tielemans via AP)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward looks on between plays against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) on the field during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Cowboys 34-17. (Perry Knotts via AP)

Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens' Jihad Ward (53) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. Kansas City won 34-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) defends during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) makes a move off the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Browns 38-6. (Perry Knotts via AP)

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jihad Ward (53) is seen during pregame warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans beat the Ravens 28-12. (Matt Patterson via AP)

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward, center, is congratulated by teammates after recovering a fumble by New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, not visible, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) celebrates after a defensive play against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 28-12. (Perry Knotts via AP)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward, center, is congratulated by teammates after recovering a fumble by New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, not visible, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) lines up prior to snap in the first half during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 42-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jihad Ward (51) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sep. 30, 2018 in Indianapolis. Houston won 37-34. (Aaron Doster via AP)

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) rushes during a game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, Landover, MD. The Colts defeated the Redskins 21-9. (Al Tielemans via AP)

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jihad Ward (51) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Bears defeated the Colts 27-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jihad Ward (51) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Browns defeated the Colts 21-18. (Scott Boehm via AP)

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) rushes during a game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, Landover, MD. The Colts defeated the Redskins 21-9. (Al Tielemans via AP)

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) prepares for the snap during a game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, Landover, MD. The Colts defeated the Redskins 21-9. (Al Tielemans via AP)

Indianapolis Colts' Jihad Ward warms-up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Buffalo Bills won 24-16.(AP Photo/David Dermer)

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) celebrates a fumble recovery by a teammate during a preseason NFL Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) chases the action during the 2018 NFL preseason week 1 football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won the game 24-21. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Houston Texans quarterback Joe Webb (5) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans quarterback Joe Webb (5) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) lines up during a 2018 NFL week 4 preseason game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, August 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Cowboys, 14-6. (James D. Smith via AP)

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) starts his rush during a 2018 NFL week 4 preseason game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, August 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Cowboys, 14-6. (James D. Smith via AP)

Oakland Raiders rookie defensive end Jihad Ward (95) looks on from the sideline during the 2016 NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 in Glendale, Ariz. The Raiders won the game 31-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) during an NFL International Series game against the Houston Texans on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 in Mexico City. (Ric Tapia via AP)

Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) runs onto the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. The Seahawks defeated the Raiders, 17-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. The Raiders won 38-24. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Oakland Raiders' Jihad Ward (95) tackles Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) during an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Oakland Raiders Sunday December 4. 2016 at the Oakland County Coliseum Oakland Ca. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Buffalo Bills 38 - 24. (Bill Nichols Images via AP)

Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) chases the action during the 2017 NFL week 4 preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. The Seahawks won the game 17-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Oakland Raiders rookie defensive end Jihad Ward (95) runs onto the field for the 2016 NFL week 12 regular season football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won the game 35-32. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Oakland Raiders rookie defensive end Jihad Ward (95) gets set in a three point stance during the 2016 NFL week 6 regular season football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. The Chiefs won the game 26-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 33-25. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) runs during a week 14 NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 21-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)

Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) in action during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 33-25. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Oakland Raiders Jihad Ward fights off a block as he defends on defense in action against the Baltimore Ravens during a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Baltimore. The Raiders won, 28-27. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)

Oakland Raiders rookie defensive end Jihad Ward (95) has a laugh on the sideline during the 2016 NFL week 12 regular season football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won the game 35-32. (Paul Spinelli via AP)