The Texans placed Ward (foot) on injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
This move doesn't come as much of a surprise, as the safety will be undergoing season-ending foot surgery. The veteran safety left this past Saturday's matchup against the Chiefs in the first half and was unable to return to the eventual loss. His absence the rest of the way will prime M.J. Stewart or Myles Bryant to fill in at nickel cornerback.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Out for season with foot injury
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Ward (foot) will undergo surgery and is out for the remainder of the regular season and postseason, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
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 preparing for 2025 following his upcoming surgery. Ward 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.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Appears good to go for Week 15
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Ward (head) is not listed on Houston's injury report Wednesday.
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.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Gets concussion check
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Ward was checked for a concussion during Sunday's 23-20 win at Jacksonville.
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.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Limited Wednesday
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Ward (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Ward has missed four consecutive games due to a groin injury, however, Wednesday's limited practice session could be an indication that he's almost past the issue. If the 11th-year pro can suit up for Week 10's matchup against the Lions, he'll likely serve as the Texans' top free safety.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Back at practice
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Ward (groin) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday after missing Monday's session, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
The starting safety missed the last three games with the groin injury, though he didn't practice at all last week, so his return may be a good sign ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Jets. Ward has 17 tackles and a pass breakup in four games this season. Eric Murray should start in his place again if he can't go against New York.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Has yet to return to practice
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Ward (groin) was listed as a DNP on the Texans' injury report Wednesday.
Ward suffered a groin injury during the Texans' Week 5 win over the Bills. The injury is severe enough that he's missed Houston's last two games and has been unable to practice. Ward will have two more opportunities this week to return in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's AFC South showdown against the Colts.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Missing another week
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Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
Ward has yet to practice since aggravating his groin injury in the Texans' Week 5 win over the Bills, and he's now in line to miss his second consecutive game in Week 7. Expect Eric Murray to start alongside Calen Bullock as part of Houston's top safety duo while Ward remains sidelined Sunday.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Officially out for Week 6
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Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
Ward was expected to miss the Texans' Week 6 contest after aggravating a pre-existing groin injury the week prior, and Friday's injury report made it official. Expect Calen Bullock to start alongside Jalen Pitre while Ward recovers from his injury.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Stays sidelined
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Ward (groin) did not practice Wednesday.
Ward exited Sunday's win over the Bills after he aggravated a groin injury that had him questionable for the matchup, and also caused a Week 4 absence. The Northern Illinois product will work to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday ahead of their Week 6 matchup with the Patriots.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Leaves game early
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Ward (groin) has exited Sunday's game against the Bills.
Ward was questionable for the matchup due to the same injury but ultimately suited up for the contest. The Northern Illinois product seemingly aggravated the injury in the second quarter, after compiling two tackles, including one for a loss. He's considered questionable to return Sunday.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Returns to field
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Ward (groin) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Ward closed out last week with back-to-back DNPs before being ruled out for the Texans' Week 4 win over the Jaguars. His return to the field Wednesday should put him on a trajectory to have a good chance of suiting up Sunday against the Bills.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Out for Week 4
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Ward (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Ward appeared to have suffered the injury in Wednesday's practice, as he was limited that day and then finished the week with back-to-back DNPs on Thursday and Friday. Eric Murray figures to draw in as the starting safety next to Calen Bullock for Houston.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Injury-marred 2023
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Ward (quadriceps) recorded 50 tackles, three passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble over 10 games in 2023.
Ward, a team captain, was beset by injuries all season long. He missed time due to hip, hamstring and shoulder injuries before a quadricep ended his season in December. In between the setbacks, Ward played well, and his one interception was an end-zone pick that sealed a win over Denver. Houston went 6-4 in games he played and could use his stabilizing presence on the back end. Ward turns 33 in July and will be entering his 11th season.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Good to go versus Cleveland
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Ward (concussion) carries no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.
Ward was a full participant in Thursday's practice and has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. He sustained the concussion in Week 15 against the Titans but will not miss any time. Ward has 49 tackles (32 solo), one interception and one forced fumble in nine games this season.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Returns to practice
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Ward (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session.
The safety left last Sunday's win over the Titans with the concussion, but now he may be trending toward a return for the Texans' Week 16 matchup with the Browns. Ward has 49 tackles, three passes defensed, an interception and a forced fumble in 2023.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Out for Week 10
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Ward (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Ward did not participate at practice this week, so it's little surprise that he won't suit up Sunday. Grayland Arnold could start at safety in Ward's place against the pass-heavy Bengals.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Leaves with injury
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Ward has exited Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with a hamstring injury.
Ward was replaced by M.J. Stewart, who subsequently suffered a shoulder injury, now leaving the Texans depleted at safety. In their absence, DeAndre Houston-Carson has stepped in at strong safety. Ward is considered questionable to return.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Records seven tackles in win
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Ward recorded seven tackles (five solo) in the Texans' Week 6 win over the Saints Sunday.
After missing the first two games of the season with a hip injury, Ward has started the last four contests and has 25 tackles and one pass breakup to his name in that span. The 32-year-old Ward was one of the Niners to follow coach DeMeco Ryans to Houston.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Gets in full practice
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Ward (hip) was a full participant at practice Thursday.
After he missed both of Houston's first two games, it looks like Ward will be available to suit up for Week 3. He figures to start at safety at Jacksonville.
