Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested early Thursday morning following an incident at his home in Magnolia, Texas, as detailed by the Houston Chronicle’s Catherine Dominguez and Jonathan Alexander.
Ward is facing a felony assault family violence charge after being arrested around 5:30 am. Per records from the Montgomery County Jail, the 33-year-old stands accused of strangulation. Ward is currently being held without bond.
“We are aware of the report involving Jimmie Ward,” Texans senior director of communications Omar Majzoub said in a statement. “We are gathering more information and have no further comment at this time.”
Ward spent the first nine years of his career in San Francisco, spending plenty of time working with DeMeco Ryans along the way. Player and coach have continued their relationship over the past two years with Ryans at the helm of the Texans. Ward was limited to 10 games in each of the last two seasons, but he has operated as a starter when healthy, logging a notable defensive snap share and totaling three interceptions during that time.
The Northern Illinois product originally joined the Texans on a two-year deal, but he received an extension last offseason. A foot injury ended his 2024 season in December, and has been sidelined from spring practices amid his recovery. As he continues to work toward full health, his Texans future could now depend on this legal situation.
