Charvarius Ward

James Jones explains why the San Francisco 49ers' Super Bowl window has slammed shut after losing notable players such as Deebo Samuel, Charvarius Ward and Dre Greenlaw.

The 49ers appear to be losing a fourth defensive starter. After linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Talanoa Hufanga and cornerback Charvarius Ward reportedly agreed to sign free-agent contracts elsewhere on Monday, San Francisco lost another key contributor on defense. Veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is nearing an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings, who plan on signing him once his release from the 49ers is official on Wednesday, NFL Media s Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday, citing sources.

Ward will reportedly receive $35 million guaranteed, including $20 million as a signing bonus

The Colts have agreed to terms with cornerback Charvarius Ward on a three-year deal with a max value of $60 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hours after agreeing to a deal with safety Cam Bynum, the Colts were at it again. Ward joins the team on a three-year deal that could net him up to $60 million, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, and will be due $20 million at signing. Ward is a former UDFA from the 2018 draft class who emerged as a starter during his second season with the Chiefs. He's proven over time to be a reliable defender in coverage, and was voted to his first Pro Bowl in 2023 while also being named as a second-team All-Pro. His 23 pass breakups led the league that season. New defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo continues to get pieces to add to a secondary that ranked among the league's worst last season.