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.

Charvarius Ward didn't rule out a return to the 49ers, but says he's suffering from PTSD following the death of his 1-year-old daughter — and some of it is location-based. "I'll be throwing up, waking up in the middle of the night, sweating," Ward said. "I got a lot of trauma in… pic.twitter.com/uz4Q2TEuhp

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward is set to hit free agency this offseason after a difficult 2024 season off the field. Ward and his wife announced the death of their daughter, Amani Joy,

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,