# Patricia Traina: With Chauncey Golston placed on IR, Traina expects newly signed Jihad Ward to be active against Washington and absorb a significant defensive role in Golston's place.

**Claimed:** Oct 10, 2026
**Pundit:** Patricia Traina — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/patricia-traina
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/onsi/giants-chauncey-golston-ir-cambre-ford-elevated-01m4ktk885cq

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> the expectation is that Jihad Ward... will be active and have a sizable role on defense by taking on Golston's role

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **With Golston placed on IR, the expectation is that Jihad Ward, who was signed to the 53-man roster last week off the Vikings practice squad, will be active and have a sizable role on defense by taking on Golston’s role. (Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders)**
  - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Jihad Ward, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Jihad Ward — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jihad-ward
- New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants

## What others said about the same people

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- Kyle Crabbs on Trey Wedig: Crabbs projects all seven rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with Cam Ward going No. 1 overall to Tennessee, Travis Hunter second to Cleveland and Abdul Carter third to the Giants. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e8a40874-e85c-44ec-a4c8-b6f0edbd22d2 (scored 0)
- John Breech on Jameis Winston: Breech picked the Eagles to beat the Bears 23-16 on Monday night, and expected Jameis Winston to start at quarterback for the Giants in Week 4 against Arizona while newly acquired J.J. McCarthy gets up to speed. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a6e98531-b302-4613-b490-06830338ade7 (scored 100)
- Tom Pelissero on New York Giants: Pelissero said the Giants' upcoming schedule (home vs. Tennessee, Washington, home vs. Arizona) offers three winnable games even with a backup quarterback, and that Washington's Jayden Daniels likely won't be back for that stretch. He also expects the winless Commanders to fall to 0-3 against Seattle. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e93f2f8d-ec24-4e3f-b158-dd1a518f9445 (scored 100)
- Conor Orr on New York Giants: Orr projects the Giants to finish 6-11 in 2026 under new head coach John Harbaugh, with a 1-6 start before the Week 8 bye and a 5-5 finish afterward, their lone first-half win coming at home against Arizona. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/59f3656d-ab7d-43aa-92fe-d66a47b658fb (scored 100)

## More availability calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Jason La Canfora on Lamar Jackson: La Canfora writes that Lamar Jackson is out for the Ravens' Sunday night game against Atlanta and may miss the following week as well, with Tyler 'Snoop' Huntley taking over at quarterback. He also doubts Marvin Harrison Jr. will become the Ravens' complementary downfield threat. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/11ca8085-2398-4f8c-95b7-9da6f25ba5d5 (not settled)
- Chad Jensen on Ladd McConkey: Jensen expects Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey, listed as questionable with a foot injury after not practicing all week, to sit out Sunday's game against Denver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2bb2b7d1-921f-46e4-ad3e-61b6ac77b679 (not settled)
- Donnie Druin on Walter Nolen: Druin reads the Cardinals' Saturday roster moves as an indication that defensive lineman Walter Nolen III, listed questionable with a calf injury, is expected to be available for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Lions, and that linebacker Karson Sharar should also be good to go. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ca3580c8-0e85-4615-9610-6a3a29c3bb6b (not settled)
- Bill Huber on Mekhi Becton: Huber expects the Packers to beat the Bears on Sunday, projects Green Bay's offensive line starters with Becton inactive, and says Becton's Packers debut will be delayed another week. He also lays out Chicago's backfield pecking order with Monangai out. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/85788aa4-a800-40f9-af30-56c9697f2fb9 (not settled)
- Blaine Grisak on Aaron Donald: Grisak suggests the Rams and Bills could meet in the Super Bowl, implying both reach the title game. Otherwise the piece is largely descriptive and quotes from coaches and players. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ef08a750-e5af-404e-9e43-2dabc79d1819 (not settled)
- Alain Poupart on Caleb Douglas: Poupart predicts the Bengals beat the Dolphins 27-17 at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 5, arguing Miami's offense can't keep pace with Cincinnati if Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins play. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fc1c82a6-aec1-4de2-b075-4440d3b05b5e (not settled)

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