Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested early Thursday morning on domestic violence charges, TMZ Sports has confirmed. The 32-year-old NFL veteran was taken into custody around 5:30 a.m. by local deputies in Texas.
According to jail records, Ward has been charged with assaulting a family member, a third-degree felony under Texas law. As of now, no bond has been set, and further details regarding the incident have not been released by law enforcement.
Ward, a former first-round draft pick, joined the Texans in 2023 after a long stint with the San Francisco 49ers. The team has yet to release an official statement regarding the arrest.