[1] Ward was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.
[3] He was waived on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day.
[4][5] Ward was elevated to the Cardinals' active roster on September 26, 2020, and made his NFL debut the following day against the Detroit Lions.
[8] In Week 17 of the 2020 season against the Los Angeles Rams, Ward recorded his first career reception for an eleven yard touchdown during the 18–7 loss.
[12] On December 14, 2022, Ward was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.