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NFL Puts Texans Safety Jimmie Ward on Commissioner’s Exempt List

League investigators now review the case under the Personal Conduct Policy.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (20) enters the field prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was placed on the NFL commissioner exempt list by the league, prohibiting him from all team games and practices
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Nov 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (20) is introduced before playing against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The league announced Tuesday that Ward cannot practice or attend games while on paid leave.
  • The action follows a June 12 arrest in Montgomery County on a third-degree felony family-violence charge, after which an emergency protective order was issued.
  • Ward was arrested again on Aug. 7 for an alleged bond violation following a positive alcohol test and spent a night in jail.
  • The woman involved filed a Harris County civil lawsuit on Aug. 21 seeking more than $20 million, alleging multiple physical and sexual assaults.
  • Ward remains on the Texans’ PUP list with a foot injury, the exempt status frees a 53-man roster spot, and a grand-jury review is slated for Aug. 31.