And you thought today’s news was over? Think again! ESPN’s Adam Schefter just reported that the Houston Texans have released S Jimmie Ward
According to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the Texans now void Ward’s base salary of $2.75 million.
A veteran signing at the beginning of head coach DeMeco Ryans’ tenure, Ward would start 10 games at safety in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons, but had his second year cut short by a season-ending foot injury that required surgery. In June 2025, Jimmie Ward was arrested and faced a felony assault charge stemming from alleged family violence, resulting in his placement on the NFL’s Commissioner Exempt list in August. He was taken off that list in September after a grand jury decided not to indict him, but Ward remained on the Texans’ Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list for the rest of the 2025 season.
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In his 20 Games with the Houston Texans, Ward tallied:
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3 Interceptions for 65 yards
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1 Interception returned for a Touchdown
Ward’s injury in late 2024 and subsequent significant legal issues made him an unlikely member of 2025’s starting cast, and some of general manager Nick Caserio’s moves last offseason made it clear Houston was ready to turn the page. Trading for Eagles’ safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and drafting S Jaylen Reed in the 6th round were the first steps towards moving on, and S Calen Bullock’s improvement sealed the deal. Any shavings of cap space the Texans front office can scrape from the rinds of the roster will be harvested for future contracts, and Ward was an easy target.
Who’s next? Caserio traded RT/G Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns and sent C/G Juice Scruggs and a few draft picks to the Detroit Lions in exchange for RB David Montgomery, effectively clearing up more cap space whilst bringing in talent on a weak spot of the roster. If he wants to open more room for the impending free agency – where many (including me) are hoping for Houston to be big spenders – then he’ll need to make a few more moves. RB Joe Mixon, anyone? Maybe…WR Justin Watson? Let us know who you think is next down in the comments below!
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GO TEXANS!!!
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