Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested early Thursday morning on a third-degree felony assault charge linked to a family-related incident, as per Montgomery County Jail records. The arrest took place shortly after 5:30 a.m. in Magnolia, Texas, and he was booked into the jail around 6:30 a.m., currently held without bond. Specific details surrounding the circumstances of the arrest remain unclear, and it is not known if Ward has retained legal counsel.
The Texans’ senior director of communications, Omar Majzoub, acknowledged the situation in a statement, asserting that the organization is gathering more information but refraining from further comment at this time.
Ward, who is 33 years old, is in his third season with the Texans after joining the team as a free agent in 2023, following a tenure with the San Francisco 49ers beginning in 2014. Notably, he has not participated in team practices this spring due to a foot surgery he underwent. As the situation develops, NBC News reached out to both the NFL and Ward’s agent for further comments.
Ward’s arrest brings attention to a serious personal issue while he navigates his professional career amid recovery from surgery. Further updates are anticipated as the Texans and NFL comment on the ongoing situation.
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