Texans plan to release DB Jimmie Ward after 3 seasons

Jimmie Ward has played his last down with the Houston Texans.

According to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson, the Texans plan to release the veteran safety after his contract tolled last season on the reserve-physically unable to perform list. According to Over The Cap, Ward was due a $2.75 million base salary for the upcoming season, though the team will save just $750,000 on their salary cap.

Joining the team in 2023 alongside his former defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans in San Francisco, Ward signed a one-year contract extension two years ago. Last season, the 34-year-old was shifted to the Texans’ reserve-physically unable to perform list from the NFL commissioner's exempt list after his offseason arrest.

#Texans plan to release veteran safety Jimmie Ward after his contract tolled last season on the reserve physically unable to perform list, and he was scheduled for a $2.75 million base salary in 2026, per a league source @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 3, 2026

Prior to that, Ward suffered two season-ending lower-body injuries that limited his time in Houston, limiting him to 20 total games with the Texans. Over his two seasons, he totaled 98 tackles, seven pass breakups and three interceptions.

Ward is the third move made of the day, following the trade of offensive tackle Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns and the acquisition of running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions.

This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans plan to release DB Jimmie Ward after 3 seasons