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• Jimmie Ward: Let go by Texans

  03/04/2026 • By RotoWire

  The Texans released Ward (foot) on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. 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. The 2014 first-round pick is contemplating retirement.

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• Jimmie Ward: Slated for release

  03/03/2026 • By RotoWire

  The Texans plan to release Ward (foot), Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. 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 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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• Texans' Jimmie Ward: Progressing in recovery

  11/04/2025 • By RotoWire

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

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• Texans' Jimmie Ward: Officially placed on IR

  12/23/2024 • By RotoWire

  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: Gets concussion check

  12/01/2024 • By RotoWire

  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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