Jimmie Ward, Texans safety, is on the NFL Commissioner Exempt List, sidelining him from all team activities as off-field legal issues unfold. A Harris County lawsuit alleges Ward assaulted a woman while under crystal meth influence and notes bail violations tied to an alcohol test. Ward signed a two-year, $13 million contract in 2023 and a 2024 extension, with free agency looming after 2025. His absence clouds the Texans’ safety depth ahead of the season.