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NFL Removes Texans’ Jimmie Ward From Exempt List as Houston Places Him on PUP

League review under the Personal Conduct Policy continues despite the closed criminal case.

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Nov 19, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (1) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Nov 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans celebrates Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (20) (not pictured) defensive play against the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • A Montgomery County grand jury declined to indict Ward on Sept. 18, and prosecutors dismissed the criminal case.
  • Houston placed Ward on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, which requires him to miss four games and allows a potential return after Week 4 if medically cleared.
  • The NFL says its personal-conduct investigation remains active and league discipline could still follow.
  • A separate Harris County civil lawsuit seeking more than $20 million from Ward remains pending.
  • Ward was arrested June 12 on assault allegations and arrested again Aug. 7 for an alleged bond violation involving alcohol; he has denied the allegations.