Overview

• Ward was arrested early on June 12 at his Magnolia, Texas, home and charged with felony assault family violence for impeding breath or circulation.
• His fiancée alleged that he assaulted, strangled and threatened her, and she filed for an emergency protective order.
• Ward was initially held without bond but posted a $30,000 bail later that day and has since been released from Montgomery County Jail.
• The Texans and the NFL have issued statements confirming they are aware of the report and are gathering information under the league’s personal conduct policy.
• Entering the final year of his contract, Ward could face career repercussions as the Texans retain the option to release him without dead cap against the salary cap.