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 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.
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IR - Foot - Surgery Expected Return: 2025-02-10Latest Jimmie Ward news
Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
7/18/1991 (33)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
5'11", 193 lbs
Draft Info
2014: Rd 1; Pk (SF)
Birthplace
Mobile, AL, USA
Position
SAF
College
Northern Illinois
Experience
11 seasons
Career History
Houston Texans
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
San Francisco 49ers
2014-2023
(9 seasons)
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 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.
Ward (foot) will get surgery for his foot injury and is out for the year, 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 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.
Ward (foot) won't return to Saturday's game against the Chiefs. 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.
Ward finished Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins with nine tackles (four solo) and one pass defense. 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).
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.
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.
Ward recorded six tackles, three for a loss, and returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Titans in Week 12. Ward stepped in front of a Will Levis pass and raced untouched to the house. At the time, the score gave Houston a lead late in the third quarter. The pick was his second in the three weeks since returning from a groin injury.
Ward had five tackles and an interception in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions in Week 10. Ward battled a groin injury throughout the practice week after missing four games due to the injury. He made an immediate impact, intercepting a Jared Goff pass on Detroit's first possession, setting up Houston at the Lions' 33-yard line and a Joe Mixon touchdown run. The pick was the first of the season the 33-year-old Ward, whose two-year run in Houston has been marred by injuries.
Ward (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions. Ward practiced in full Friday after opening the Texans' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions, indicating that he's moved past his groin injury in time to face Detroit in Week 10. The veteran had missed Houston's last four games, so this will be the first time the Texans' have had their top safety duo of Ward and Calen Bullock since Week 5.