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Report: Buccaneers safety TJ Ward arrested for drug possession
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) runs down the field as Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) and defensive back T.J. Ward (43) give chase in the first half during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Miami Dolphins in Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Final score, Tampa Bay, 30, Miami, 20. (Andres Leiva / The Palm Beach Post)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety T.J. Ward was arrested Tuesday for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and online records.
Rapoport reported Ward was held overnight and released from jail Wednesday morning after posting $2,500 bond.
Ward, the brother of Atlanta Falcons running back Terron Ward, signed with the Buccaneers after being released by the Denver Broncos in the preseason.
This season with the Buccaneers, Ward played in 12 games and started five, recorded three deflected passes, one fumble recovery and 30 tackles.
