Lawyers argue that Jimmy Ward in the Texans will be proven after assault arrest

Representative lawyers Houston Texans Safety Jimmie Ward said the NFL player will be “proven” based on the facts of the case after being arrested last week on a felony assault charge in Texas.

Ward, 33, was arrested early Thursday morning and booked at the Montgomery County Jail. He was He was charged with assault This is a three-fold felony to family members for obstructing breathing and circulation.

Jimmy Ward #20 of the Houston Texans line up in front of the snap during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on November 24, 2024. (Cooperneal/Getty Images)

He was released on a $30,000 bond.

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The Texans said in a statement when they were aware of the reports surrounding Ward’s arrest, but they “have not commented further,” as they gathered more information.

Attorney Steve Jackson I told people He believes that ward will be “proven” as he continues to investigate allegations made against him this week.

“We’ve noticed a witness who’s been complaining for a while, her actions towards Jimmy Ward and another famous sporting figure,” Jackson told the outlet. “It’s sad that professional athletes and public figures have to endure this kind of thing, but it seems to be common at first glance. But we continue to investigate this woman and her history in a thorough way, and we believe Jimmy will be proven.”

Ward, 33, faces three felony charges after being arrested for assault. (Montgomery County Jail)

Texans Safety Jimmy Ward has been arrested on felony assault charges

Ward played for most of his career San Francisco 49ers. In nine seasons with the organization, he registered seven intercepts and 451 tackles in 106 games.

He joined the 2023 offseason as a free agent before signing a two-year, $13 million deal.

Ward signed a one-year contract extension worth $10.5 million before the start of last season. In two seasons with the Texans, Ward appeared in 20 games, registering three intercepts and 98 tackles.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) was tackled first half of the Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (20) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagan image)

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According to Houston Chronicle, Ward’s lawyers filed a complaint this week to amend his bond agreement for a GPS ankle monitor. No ruling was made regarding the allegations, but Ward will return to court on July 16th.

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