New Indianapolis Colts' cornerback Charvarius Ward met with the media on Thursday after signing as a free agent. Here are the highlights and what you need to know from the conversation.

The new Colts cornerback said he was looking for a fresh start just months after the death of his one-year-old daughter.

Who will wear the No. 7 jersey this season for the Indianapolis Colts? Currently, that number has been worn for the last few seasons by kicker Matt Gay. However, new free-agent cornerback Charvarius Ward wore that number during his time with the San Francisco 49ers.

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Charvarius Ward on a 3-year, $60 million deal.

After agreeing to a deal with former Minnesota Vikings safety Cam Bynum, they are set to land former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward on a three-year deal worth $60 million that includes $35 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus.

Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard swung big in free agency and landed one of the top cornerbacks available in Charvarius Ward. Ward is one year removed from an All-Pro season in 2023, where he allowed a completion rate of only 54% and had a whopping five interceptions and 17 pass breakups,

The addition of Ward, along with former Vikings safety Camryn Bynum, whom the Colts also agreed to terms with Monday, clearly shows Indy’s urgency to upgrade its secondary. Ward is another player for new Colts DC Lou Anarumo to utilize amid his multiple schemes that place a heavy emphasis on the defensive backs’ versatility.

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The Indianapolis Colts have been active in free agency as the team attempts to rebound from its 8-9 finish in 2024. In an effort to improve a porous pass defense, the Colts focused on restocking their secondary this offseason,