Jimmie Ward - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Let go by Texans The Texans released Ward (foot) on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ward didn't play during the 2025 season, as he began the campaign on the Commissioner's Exempt List before moving to the reserve/PUP list due to a foot injury. While the 2014 first-round pick is contemplating retirement, could look to sign with another team if he decides to suit up for the 2026 campaign.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Texans Shake Up Defense With Jimmie Ward Decision The Houston Texans have cut ties with one of their veteran defensive backs.

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Slated for release The Texans plan to release Ward (foot), Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ward didn't play at all last season, as he opened the campaign on the Commissioner Exempt List and was later moved to the reserve/PUP list while rehabbing from foot surgery he underwent in December of 2024. By releasing the veteran safety, Houston will save $750,000 in cap room, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. It's unclear where Ward is in his recovery or what his prospects are for next season. He'll turn 35 years old in July.

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ESPN's rough blunder exposed as Texans demolished Steelers in playoffs | Sporting News ESPN listed inactive safety Jimmie Ward as a starter during the Texans-Steelers playoff broadcast, exposing a major research error.

JANUARY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Progressing in recovery Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Ward (foot) could return to practice within a few weeks, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ward is on the reserve/PUP list as he continues to recover from offseason foot surgery. While a return for the veteran corner isn't imminent, he appears to be on track to return during the second half of the regular season. Ward's absence, coupled with the Texans releasing C.J. Gardner-Johnson in late September, has allowed M.J. Stewart to step into a starting role at safety alongside Calen Bullock.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans cut C.J. Gardner-Johnson after disappointing 0-3 start

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Texans S Jimmie Ward comes off commissioner exempt list Deadspin | Texans S Jimmie Ward comes off commissioner exempt list

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Texans S Jimmie Ward comes off commissioner exempt list Four days after a Montgomery County (Texas) grand jury declined to indict Jimmie Ward on a domestic violence allegation, the NFL took the Ho...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Moved to reserve/PUP list The NFL removed Ward (foot) from the Commissioner Exempt List on Monday, and the Texans moved him to the reserve/PUP list in a corresponding move, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Ward was placed on the Commissioner Exempt List in late August as part of an investigation in his arrest in mid-June on third-degree felony domestic violence charges. Ward is still under investigation, but his move off the List to the PUP means he will be able to participate in team activities once he has been cleared to return from a foot injury that he suffered in late December of 2024.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Ward was placed on the Commissioner Exempt List in late August as part of an investigation into his arrest in mid-June on third-degree felony domestic violence charges. Ward is still under investigation, but his move off the list to PUP means he will be able to participate in team activities once he has been cleared to return from a foot injury that he suffered in late December of 2024.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' Jimmie Ward removed from exempt list after grand jury declines to indict him

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was removed from the commissioner exempt list Monday after a grand jury declined to indict him last week following a June arrest on suspicion of t...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Texans' Jimmie Ward placed on exempt list amid felony domestic violence charge

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward has been placed on the commissioner exempt list as he faces a felony domestic violence charge

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on exempt list The Texans placed Ward (undisclosed) on the Commissioner Exempt List on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ward will not be eligible to participate in practice or attend regular-season games until such time as he's brought off the Commissioner Exempt List. He may face league discipline relating to a pair of offseason arrests, the original having occurred in June on third-degree felony domestic violence charges. Ward is also recovering from foot surgery and isn't yet ready to practice were he eligible to do so, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on exempt list The Texans placed Ward (undisclosed) on the Commissioner Exempt List on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ward will not be eligible to participate in practice or attend regular-season games until such time as he's brought off the Commissioner Exempt List. He may face league discipline relating to a pair of offseason arrests, the original of which, third-degree felony domestic violence charges, occurred in June. Ward is also recovering from foot surgery and isn't yet ready to practice were he eligible to do so, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans safety Jimmie Ward faces domestic violence civil suit Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward is facing a civil lawsuit in which a woman alleges that Ward physically and sexually assaulted her.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Texans S Jimmie Ward facing domestic violence civil suit Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward is now facing a civil lawsuit in addition to a felony domestic violence charge.A woman filed suit Wednesda...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Deadspin | Texans S Jimmie Ward facing domestic violence civil suit Deadspin | Texans S Jimmie Ward facing domestic violence civil suit

AUGUST 21, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Texans sign safety Jalen Mills | Sporting News The Texans have signed former Eagles and Patriots safety Jalen Mills. This move comes after an injury to safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Jayl...

AUGUST 10, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texans player arrested for second time in two months after violating bail Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested Thursday in Texas for the second time in two months after he violated conditions of his bail...

AUGUST 8, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward arrested for second time in two months

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested on a felony warrant, according to Montgomery County Jail records

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Awaiting court date Ward (foot) was booked into the Montgomery County jail after being arrested on a warrant Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ward was originally arrested in June on third-degree felony domestic violence charges, and he'll now await a court date on August 13. Ward has yet to practice during training camp while tending to a foot injury.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Texans taking S Jimmie Ward's status 'day by day' Deadspin | Texans taking S Jimmie Ward's status 'day by day'

JULY 23, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Texans taking S Jimmie Ward's status 'day by day' Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said the team is letting the legal process play out while staying in communication with the leag...

JULY 23, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands on active/PUP list Ward (foot) was placed on the active/PUP list Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ward missed nine games for the Texans last season with both a concussion and later, a foot injury in Week 17. Early in the offseason, head coach DeMeco Ryans said the 34-year-old was "doing fine" in the progression of his foot injury, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. With injuries limiting him to just 20 games over the past two seasons, the team is taking a cautious approach with the veteran, but he can return at any point in the offseason, should the team deem him ready.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Jimmie Ward injury status update Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward has not yet been cleared to resume football activities as he continues to recover from offseason foot surg...

JULY 23, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

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Texans' Jimmie Ward removed from exempt list after grand jury declines to indict him

Texans' Jimmie Ward placed on exempt list amid felony domestic violence charge

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward arrested for second time in two months