The Kansas City Chiefs are out to improve their roster during the course of the 2022 NFL offseason. Part of that will be retaining key players on offense, defense and special teams. One player who poses a tough decision for Brett Veach and company is CB Charvarius Ward.
The team shipped off a late-round draft pick for Ward in an unprecedented draft pick for undrafted free agent trade ahead of the 2018 NFL season. He spent the majority of his rookie season riding the bench as a healthy scratch until an injury to Kendall Fuller opened an opportunity for Ward to get some starting time. Ever since then, Ward has been a defensive fixture in Kansas City, starting 41 regular-season games over the past three seasons.
This past year was one of his best statistically, with 67 tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions and 10 passes defended in 12 games started. He allowed just a 77 passer rating into his coverage with 36 receptions allowed all season long. Pro Football Focus even named…