Former Super Bowl Champion Derrick Ward Arrested for Allegedly Robbing Five Businesses

Mar. 15, 2025

Derrick Ward.Photo:Tom Berg/NFL Photo Library/Getty

Tom Berg/NFL Photo Library/Getty

Inmate records show the former New York Giants running back, who won a Super Bowl ring with the team in 2008, is facing at least one felony charge. His bail is set at $250,000.

Police allege Ward robbed at least five businesses in Southern California, according toNBC News. The retired running back did not use a firearm during any of the robberies, police told the outlet. TMZclaimsWard did use force, however.

It is not immediately clear whether Ward has hired or been assigned a defense attorney. Ward has not yet entered a plea and there is no information from the sheriff’s department about an upcoming court date.

Derrick Ward.Jonathan Daniel/Getty

Jonathan Daniel/Getty

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The game is often remembered for Giants wide receiver David Tyree’s “Helmet Catch” late in the fourth quarter, which helped set up the winning score. Ward did not play in Super Bowl XLII, however, because he broke his leg late in the regular season.

During his time with the Giants, Ward and fellow running backs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw were a part of a triple threat backfield known as “Earth, Wind, and Fire.”“Derrick is known as the ‘Wind’ because his shifty running style and because of his laid back personality,” Wards official website still reads.

source: people.com