Jimmie Ward Fantasy Stats

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday that veteran safety Jimmie Ward (foot) is out of his walking boot and has been running after having offseason foot surgery. "Jimmie is doing fine," Ryans said. Ward suffered his foot injury in Week 16 in 2024 in his second year with the Texans and was unable to play again the rest of the way. The 33-year-old veteran recorded 48 tackles (32 solo), five tackles for loss, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and four pass breakups in just 10 starts last year. The 11-year-old veteran has dealt with multiple injuries the last two years in Houston and has played in just 20 total games. It looks like Ward should be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season, but he can be avoided at the defensive back position in IDP fantasy formats. He was originally the 30th overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round in 2014 out of Northern Illinois.

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced on Monday that safety Jimmie Ward (foot) will miss the rest of the year, while offensive guard Shaq Mason (knee) is considered week-to-week. Ward was placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a foot injury in Saturday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that will require season-ending surgery. M.J. Stewart or Myles Bryant are the options to fill Ward's role in Houston's secondary the rest of the way. The 33-year-old veteran finishes his second season with the Texans with 48 tackles (32 solo), five tackles for loss, two interceptions (one returned for a TD) and four pass breakups in 10 starts. Mason suffered a knee injury in the first half on Saturday and is now questionable to play on another short turnaround in Week 17 on Christmas Day this Wednesday against the Baltimore Ravens. The Texans could be without their starting right guard this week.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Ward exited in the first half after re-aggravating a groin injury that had caused him to appear on the injury report earlier this week. He finished Sunday's contest with two tackles, bringing his season total to 17 (through four games). Eric Murray and Calen Bullock will handle extra opportunities in the defensive secondary until Ward is healthy enough to play.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (groin) is officially questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills with a groin issue. Ward also took a big hit in the opening play of the game, but he stayed in the game until the groin injury forced him to the sidelines. Eric Murray is the next safety on the depth chart, but Ward's status will be monitored as the game goes on. The Texans' defense has done a good job in the first half at limiting the Bills to just three points.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (concussion) is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return. Ward suffered a head injury during the first quarter of the Texans' Week 15 contest against the Tennessee Titans and was sent to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion. The Texans are in a must-win scenario and losing their top safety at such a crucial time will hurt their chances of securing a victory.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (hamstring) is listed as out for the upcoming Week 10 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ward has been unable to practice this week after he was forced to exit early during last week's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The hope is that he'll be able to return next week, but the team hasn't given a good timetable on his status. This season, Ward has 35 tackles and one fumble forced in six games. Grayland Arnold figures to start at safety with Ward unable to play.

Houston Texans safeties Jimmie Ward (hamstring) and M.J. Stewart (shoulder) have been ruled out for the remainder of Week 9 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both players had initially been listed as questionable to return before having their statuses downgraded. This is a crushing loss for the Houston secondary, which will now need mid-week addition DeAndre Houston-Carson to step up and play more snaps alongside Jalen Pitre.

Houston Texans safeties Jimmie Ward (hamstring) and M.J. Stewart (shoulder) exited during the first half of Week 9 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both players are questionable to return. The two defensive playmakers had combined for four tackles prior to their departures. Look for DeAndre Houston-Carson, who was signed to the active roster this past week, to earn more snaps until Ward or Stewart can return.

The Houston Texans have signed safety Jimmie Ward, according to Aaron Wilson. The nine-year veteran has spent his entire career with the San Francisco 49ers. However, the former first rounder was turned from starter to situational player last season. That being said, Ward has decided to sign elsewhere, so he can be a starter. He reunites with former defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans in Houston. Ward has played both safety and defensive back throughout his career. It's uncertain which he's going to play in Houston, but regardless this is an upgrade to their defense.

The San Francisco 49ers activated defensive back Jimmie Ward to their active roster ahead of a Week 5 matchup with the Carolina Panthers. The 31-year-old sustained a hamstring injury in August and was placed on Injured Reserve, forcing him to miss the first four games of the season. Ward has finished top-three on the 49ers in tackles in each of the past three seasons and led the team in interceptions with two in 2021. He figures to be a great addition to what has already been a stout defense to begin the 2022 campaign.