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ArticleWard's preseason struggles continue with 'missed opportunities' vs. Seahawks Wa...Captured August 24, 2026
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still sailed a few throws and lived mostly as a checkdown merchant, with all eight of his completions coming inside 10 yards. much of his production came on dump-offs to open targets, including a 33-yard swing pass to a wide open Tony Pollard

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Ward relying on checkdowns; limited difficult-throw execution vs. Seattle.

Ward's production was heavily reliant on checkdown passes and dump-offs to open targets, including a 33-yard swing pass to Tony Pollard; the QB did not connect on difficult throws and appeared less sped up than in the preseason opener, though he still needs significant strides in Brian Daboll's offense with one preseason game remaining.

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