Charvarius 'Mooney' Ward is an American football cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. Ward went undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft but signed a three-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys. However, he was later swapped for Parker Ehinger and joined the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2019, Ward helped Chief reach Super Bowl LIV, where they defeated the San Francisco 49ers and recorded four tackles in the game. In 2023, he earned Second-team All Pro and Pro Bowl honors for the first time in his career.
He started his collegiate career at the Hinds Community College in 2014. As a freshman at Hinds College, Ward recorded 32 tackles, and 3 interceptions in 2014. He transferred to Middle Tennessee State University in 2016, as a junior starting cornerback and recorded 26 tackles and 2 interceptions. Ward attended McComb High School, where he started his football career. As a senior in high school, Ward recorded 48 tackles and also received the All-Region honors.
Charvarius Ward Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Ward signed a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers valued at $40.5 million in March 2022. His current contract includes a signing bonus of $12,025,000, a guaranteed amount of $26,620,000, and an average annual salary of $13,500,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 year(s) / $40,500,000 | $13,500,000 | $12,025,000 | $18,060,000 | $26,620,000 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2022 | 27 | $1,035,000 | $2,405,000 | $3,800,000 | $18,160,000 |
| 2023 | 28 | $1,080,000 | $2,405,000 | $6,421,000 | $23,280,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | $12,560,000 | $2,405,000 | $18,401,000 | $17,199,000 |
How much is Charvarius Ward getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Ward will earn a base salary of $12,560,000 for the 2024 season. His contract states that he will earn an average annual salary of $13,500,000.
What are the terms of Charvarius Ward's contract?
Charvarius Ward’s was guaranteed $18,060,000 at signing, which included the signing bonus, 2022 salary, and $5M of 2023 salary. He has a per-active game bonus of $20,000.
How much of Charvarius Ward’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Ward was guaranteed $26,620,000.
Charvarius Ward Contract History
In 2021, Charvarius Ward signed a 1 year, $3,384,000 contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $3,384,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year(s) / $3,384,000 | $3,384,000 | N/A | - | - |
In 2018, Charvarius Ward signed a 3-year, $1,710,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including an average annual salary of $570,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 year(s) / $1,710,000 | $570,000 | N/A | - | - |
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FAQs on Charvarius Ward
A. Charvarius Ward is 29 years old, as of September 2024.
A. Charvarius Ward attended the Hinds Community College from 2014 to 2015 and then Middle Tennessee from 2016 to 2017.
A.Charvarius Ward is 6 ft 1 in tall.
A. Charvarius Ward was born on May 16, 1996.
