Jimmie Ward - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Has pick in loss Ward had five tackles and an interception in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions in Week 10.

Impact 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 to set up Houston at the Lions' 33-yard line, leading to 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.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmie Ward's first INT of 2024 comes via Pitre's deflection vs. Goff

NOVEMBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Past groin injury Ward (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Ward (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another week Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Jets.

Impact Ward downgraded to a DNP on Wednesday after practicing in a limited fashion Tuesday due to a groin injury, so it's not surprising the veteran safety will miss his fourth consecutive game in Week 9. Expect Eric Murray to continue starting alongside Calen Bullock while Ward remains sidelined Thursday night.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Ward (groin) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday after missing Monday's session, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 8 Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.

Impact Ward didn't practice all week and has missed the Texans' last two games due to a groin injury, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out ahead of Week 8. Expect Eric Murray to continue starting alongside Calen Bullock in Houston's secondary until Ward can return to the field.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Has yet to return to practice Ward (groin) was listed as a DNP on the Texans' injury report Wednesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Passing problems cause Texans to waste an impressive performance from their injury-riddled defense

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Missing another week Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sit Sunday Ward (groin) is not expected to play Week 7 against Green Bay, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ward, who was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice session, will miss a second consecutive game if this report holds up over the next few days. Ward's absence would mean more work for Calen Bullock and Eric Murray, each of whom intercepted a pass in last week's game against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week with DNP Ward (groin) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Ward was sidelined for the Texans' Week 6 win over the Patriots after aggravating a pre-existing groin injury the week prior, and Wednesday's DNP indicates he could miss even more time. If the veteran safety cannot upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday, expect Eric Murray to start alongside Calen Bullock in Houston's secondary.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inactives: Kamari Lassiter, Jimmie Ward out vs. Patriots The Houston Texans released their inactives for their Week 6 road contest at New England, and they'll be without a few starters.

OCTOBER 13 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Officially out for Week 6 Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Expected out Sunday Ward (groin) is not expected to play Sunday against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ward sat out a second consecutive practice Thursday after aggravating a pre-existing groin injury during Week 5's win over Buffalo. It's the same injury the forced the safety to miss Week 4 against Jacksonville. Apparently, per league sources, Ward could miss multiple weeks. Calen Bullock is expected to replace Ward, who has 17 tackles and one pass defensed over four games.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stays sidelined Ward (groin) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Ward (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Ward exited before the end of the first half after aggravating a groin injury that had him questionable coming into the day. In his continued absence, Eric Murray and Calen Bullock will see extra opportunities on the field.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Ward (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bills.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game early Ward (groin) has exited Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game early Ward (groin) has exited Sunday's game against the Bills.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds injury tag ahead of Week 5 Ward (groin) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Ward injured his groin during practice leading up to Week 4 against the Jaguars, which he was forced to sit out of. He was limited during Wednesday's and Thursday's practices, but he's good to go for Week 5 after practicing in full Friday. Ward will reclaim his starting role at free safety alongside strong safety Jalen Pitre. Ward played every single defensive snap through the first three games of the regular season, and over that span he accumulated 15 tackles (11 solo) and one pass defended.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to field Ward (groin) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Inactives: Texans without Tank Dell, Jimmie Ward, Joe Mixon vs. Jaguars The Houston Texans released their inactives for their Week 4 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and they'll be without a few starters.

SEPTEMBER 29 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Out for Week 4 Ward (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 4 Ward (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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Passing problems cause Texans to waste an impressive performance from their injury-riddled defense