PUPJimmie Ward S HOU (6) Thu 8/7/25 10:08 PM
PUPJimmie Ward
S HOU (6)
Ward (foot) was booked into the Montgomery County jail after being arrested on a warrant Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward was originally arrested in June on third-degree felony domestic violence charges, and he'll now await a court date on Aug. 13 after testing positive for alcohol -- a violation of his pre-trial release. Ward has yet to practice during training camp while tending to a foot injury.
PUPJimmie Ward S HOU (6) Wed 7/23/25 12:21 PM
PUPJimmie Ward
S HOU (6)
Ward (foot) was placed on the active/PUP list Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward missed nine regular-season games for the Texans last season with both a concussion and, separately, a foot injury. 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 regular-season games over the past two campaigns, the team is taking a cautious approach with the veteran safety, but he can return at any point in the preseason should the team deem him ready.
PUPJimmie Ward S HOU (6) Tue 7/22/25 1:51 PM
PUPJimmie Ward
S HOU (6)
Ward (foot) has not yet been cleared to resume football activities but has resumed running, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward missed the final two games of the regular season last year and the Texans' two playoff contests. He needed foot surgery and is still in the rehab phase. Ward sounds likely to start training camp on the active/PUP list. He's also dealing with a legal matter, with a court date scheduled for Aug. 13.
PUPJimmie Ward S HOU (6) Mon 5/5/25 3:19 PM
PUPJimmie Ward
S HOU (6)
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Ward is "doing fine" in his recovery from foot surgery and "is starting to get back to running a little bit," Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward appears on track in his recovery from a procedure undergone to address a season-ending injury sustained Week 16. The veteran safety figures to be ready for the start of training camp, but Houston may continue to take a cautious approach to his recovery in the meantime. Ward has dealt with numerous injuries across the last two seasons, which have limited him to just 20 regular-season appearances in that span.
PUPJimmie Ward S HOU (6) Mon 12/23/24 6:11 PM
PUPJimmie Ward
S HOU (6)
The Texans placed Ward (foot) on injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
This move doesn't come as much of a surprise, as the safety will be undergoing season-ending surgery for his foot. The veteran safety left this past Sunday's matchup in the first half and was unable to return to the eventual loss. His long-term absence from the field will prime M.J. Stewart or Myles Bryant to fill in at nickel cornerback.
PUPJimmie Ward S HOU (6) Mon 12/23/24 2:12 PM
PUPJimmie Ward
S HOU (6)
Ward (foot) will get surgery for his foot injury and is out for the year, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ward suffered a foot injury in the first half of Saturday's loss to the Chiefs and was unable to return. The veteran safety will now focus on returning next year as he undergoes foot surgery which should keep him out long term. He has dealt with a slew of injuries throughout this campaign, the most notable being a groin problem, but never anything severe enough to sideline him indefinitely. M.J. Stewart or Myles Bryant will now fill in as the nickel cornerback in Ward's absence.
PUPJimmie Ward S HOU (6) Sat 12/21/24 3:29 PM
PUPJimmie Ward
S HOU (6)
Ward (foot) won't return to Saturday's game against the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Ward had three tackles (one solo) prior to getting injured in the first half. M.J. Stewart or Myles Bryant will take over as the nickel cornerback in Ward's absence.
PUPJimmie Ward S HOU (6) Tue 12/17/24 8:45 PM
PUPJimmie Ward
S HOU (6)
Ward finished Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins with nine tackles (four solo) and one pass defense.
EDGE Analysis
Ward's nine tackles Sunday was a season best and was second on the Texans behind Henry To'oTo'o (11). Ward played 60 defensive snaps, which were his most since Week 3 against the Vikings. Over his last five outings, Ward has logged 28 tackles (18 solo) and three pass defenses (two interceptions including a pick-six against the Titans in Week 12).
PUPJimmie Ward S HOU (6) Wed 12/11/24 7:55 PM
PUPJimmie Ward
S HOU (6)
Ward (head) is not listed on Houston's injury report Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Ward exited Houston's Week 13 win over Jacksonville to get evaluated for a concussion. However, the Texans were on bye last week, and the veteran safety appears clear of any head issue. Ward is thus set to suit up in Sunday's Week 15 matchup versus Miami.
PUPJimmie Ward S HOU (6) Sun 12/1/24 5:22 PM
PUPJimmie Ward
S HOU (6)
Ward was checked for a concussion during Sunday's 23-20 win at Jacksonville.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear if Ward has entered the protocol for head injuries, but if he has, he'll need to pass through its five phases and gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up again. He had six tackles, including a tackle for loss, before departing in the second half.