New Indianapolis Colts' cornerback Charvarius Ward met with the media on Thursday after signing as a free agent. Here are the highlights and what you need to know from the conversation.

This Colts offseason was about turning the secondary from a weakness into a strength. Charvarius Ward and Camryn Bynum could do that and then some.

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Charvarius Ward on a 3-year, $60 million deal.

Who will wear No. 7 for the Indianapolis Colts? Charvarius Ward was No. 7 with the 49ers but Matt Gay has worn that number since joining the team.

The addition of Ward, along with former Vikings safety Camryn Bynum, whom the Colts also agreed to terms with Monday, clearly shows Indy’s urgency to upgrade its secondary. Ward is another player for new Colts DC Lou Anarumo to utilize amid his multiple schemes that place a heavy emphasis on the defensive backs’ versatility.

Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard swung big in free agency and landed one of the top cornerbacks available in Charvarius Ward. Ward is one year removed from an All-Pro season in 2023, where he allowed a completion rate of only 54% and had a whopping five interceptions and 17 pass breakups,

The Indianapolis Colts and former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward have agreed to a three-year, $60 million deal with $35 million guaranteed and includes a $20 million signing bonus, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.