Ward (foot) won't return to Saturday's game against the Chiefs. Ward had three tackles (one solo) prior to getting injured in the first half. M.J. Stewart or Myles Bryant will take over as the nickel cornerback in Ward's absence.
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Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
7/18/1991 (33)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 193 lbs
Draft Info
2014: Rd 1; Pk (SF)
Birthplace
Mobile, AL, USA
Position
SAF
College
Northern Illinois
Experience
11 seasons
Career History
Houston Texans
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
San Francisco 49ers
2014-2023
(9 seasons)
Ward (foot) won't return to Saturday's game against the Chiefs. Ward had three tackles (one solo) prior to getting injured in the first half. M.J. Stewart or Myles Bryant will take over as the nickel cornerback in Ward's absence.
Ward finished Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins with nine tackles (four solo) and one pass defense. Ward's nine tackles Sunday was a season best and was second on the Texans behind Henry To'oTo'o (11). Ward played 60 defensive snaps, which were his most since Week 3 against the Vikings. Over his last five outings, Ward has logged 28 tackles (18 solo) and three pass defenses (two interceptions including a pick-six against the Titans in Week 12).
Ward (head) is not listed on Houston's injury report Wednesday. Ward exited Houston's Week 13 win over Jacksonville to get evaluated for a concussion. However, the Texans were on bye last week, and the veteran safety appears clear of any head issue. Ward is thus set to suit up in Sunday's Week 15 matchup versus Miami.
Ward was checked for a concussion during Sunday's 23-20 win at Jacksonville. It's unclear if Ward has entered the protocol for head injuries, but if he has, he'll need to pass through its five phases and gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up again. He had six tackles, including a tackle for loss, before departing in the second half.
Ward recorded six tackles, three for a loss, and returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Titans in Week 12. Ward stepped in front of a Will Levis pass and raced untouched to the house. At the time, the score gave Houston a lead late in the third quarter. The pick was his second in the three weeks since returning from a groin injury.
Ward had five tackles and an interception in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions in Week 10. 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, setting up Houston at the Lions' 33-yard line and 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.
Ward (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions. 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.
Ward (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. 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.
Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Jets. 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.