Ward, who is entering his 12th season and has played for the Texans since 2023, is accused of sexually and physically assaulting Cristy West, with whom he shares a son. The lawsuit alleges Ward attacked West at his home in Montgomery County, Texas, in April, then again in June.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward has been arrested twice this summer, once on a third-degree felony assault charge and another after testing positive for alcohol, which violated