San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Suite He acknowledged the tragic death of his 23-month-old daughter, Amani JoyIt may affect what comes next at the professional level.
Ward, 28, is currently a free agent, despite being the general manager of the 49ers. John Lynch He indicated he would like to re-sign Ward if a contract makes sense.
Football star He announced the death of his daughter In October 2024, he wrote on Instagram, “It was the best blessing we could ask for.” Ward and his partner Monica CookShe received Amani in November 2022. No official cause of death was announced, although she suffered from heart problems throughout her short life.
“You know, I had a lot of trauma in California,” Ward told reporters on Monday, January 6. “There were great times, but the worst thing that ever happened to me — maybe this will ever happen to me, knock on wood — happened in California.
Ward is coming off his third season with the 49ers after spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs.
“It brings back bad memories,” Ward continued. “Every time I get on a plane back to California, San Jose, here, it's just a bad memory. I go through this every night alone because my daughter doesn't want to go back to California because of what happened.”
He added of Cook: “It's my strength now. I need her.
Ward admitted that “it was difficult for me personally to go to work every day, every game,” even going so far as to say that he “almost left work a few times.”
“S-, I know the fans might hate me (for thinking of leaving the team), but – it's real life,” he said. “It's bigger than football. This is the hardest time of my life for sure.”
according to The athleteWard spent much of the 49ers' locker-cleaning day Monday signing jerseys for his teammates, seemingly indicating he would not be returning to the team.
However, Ward stressed that there is still hope that he can become a Niner player next season. “If they can afford me, there's a chance I'll come back,” he said.
Courtesy of Amani Joy Ward/Instagram Monique Cook, the girlfriend of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward, broke her silence on Wednesday, two days after the couple's 23-month-old daughter, Amani Joy, died. “My baby. Oh my God why 💔💔?” Cook wrote on her Instagram Story. Ward (28 years old) announced Amani's death on Tuesday. “We feel very sad because (…)
Two days after Amani's death was announced, Ward admitted his death He struggles with his grief.
“My soul is bleeding. I need you, Amani. You did not deserve this. 💔💔💔💔,” he wrote on his Instagram account and accompanied it with a picture of Amani lying on his chest.
In Ward and Cook's initial note about Amani's death, the couple said their late daughter “overcame adversity at a young age and was always happy, lighting up every room with her smile.”
“Having the honor of being her parents and seeing the world through her eyes has changed us for the better,” their post continued. “She will forever be Dad's best friend and Mom's little girl. We will miss and love you forever, Amani Joy.”
