Overview

• The league removed Ward from the commissioner's exempt list Monday, a week after a Montgomery County grand jury declined to indict and prosecutors dismissed the case.
• Placement on the exempt list had barred him from practicing or playing during the NFL's review.
• Because he is on reserve/physically unable to perform with a foot injury, the earliest he can be added to the 53-man roster is after Houston's Week 4 game against the Titans if medically cleared.
• The NFL's personal conduct review continues and could result in discipline regardless of the criminal outcome.
• A separate Harris County civil lawsuit seeking $20 million over alleged physical and sexual assaults remains pending, and Ward denies the allegations.