Charvarius Ward leaves 49ers after daughter's tragic death

Charvarius Ward, a new signing with the Indianapolis Colts, recently shared his experience of losing his baby daughter, Amani Joy. The one-year-old passed away last October, and her death was a significant factor in Ward's decision to leave the San Francisco 49ers. Ward's daughter was born prematurely with Down syndrome and had many health challenges. She underwent open-heart surgery before her death. At his first press conference with the Colts, Ward revealed that being in California after Amani's passing was painful and emotionally draining for him. He explained that he struggled with PTSD and needed to leave San Francisco to heal. Ward took three weeks off after Amani’s death before returning to play in five of the season's last six games. He also had to balance his time between his team and family, especially with the birth of his son, Charvarius Jr., which added more stress. Despite the hardships, Ward has signed a three-year, $54 million contract with the Colts and feels ready to return to top form in his football career. He has previously achieved recognition as a Pro Bowler while playing for the 49ers and won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019. Ward aims to re-establish himself as a leading player in the league.