In December 2021, Ward was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad, and he was later promoted to the active roster. He made his NFL debut with the Steelers in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in January 2022.

In December 2021, Ward was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad, and he was later promoted to the active roster. He made his NFL debut with the Steelers in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in January 2022.