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Giants re-sign RB Ward

Posted: Fri Mar 14 6:22 PM

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Giants re-signed running back Derrick Ward on Friday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the New York Daily News reported that it was for one year at $1.1 million with incentives that could be worth another $1 million.

"We are glad to have Derrick back in our stable of running backs, which will create some real competition at that position," said Giants general manager Jerry Reese. "He brings a lot to the table as a runner, receiver, kick returner and cover specialist."

Ward rushed for 602 yards and three touchdowns and added 179 receiving yards and a score last season. He saw significant playing time after starter Brandon Jacobs suffered injuries to his knee in September and hamstring in November.

However, Ward's season was ended early when he suffered a broken left leg in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears on December 2.

He was placed on injured reserve and missed the remainder of the regular season along with the Giants' four-game postseason title run.

"It was hard sitting out," Ward said. "It's been my dream since I was a little kid to play in the Super Bowl. I wasn't able to play in it because of my injury, but I felt I helped the team enough to get us there. It was a win-win situation for me."