The hits keep coming for the Houston Texans.
Down multiple starters, do-it-all defensive back Jimmie Ward left during the second quarter of Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs and is not expected to return.
The Texans trail 17-10 heading into halftime.
Here’s everything to know about Ward’s status moving forward.
Jimmie Ward injury update
Ward suffered a foot injury when trying to make a tackle on Chiefs tight end Travis Kecle. After writhing in pain on the field, a cart came out to take him back to the locker room for x-rays and further examination.
The Texans have ruled the starting defensive back questionable for the second half with a foot injury. Myles Bryant filled in for the veteran defender as the new starting nickel defender.
Texans Injury Update:
#20 S Jimmie Ward has been downgraded to out with a foot injury.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 21, 2024
Will Jimmie Ward return?
Right now, it seems unlikely. Players often aren’t carted off a field only to make a miraculous return in the second half. Ward also has been playing in place of Jalen Pitre, who suffered a season-ending chest injury against the Tennessee Titans and will undergo surgery later this month.
Texans DB depth chart
The current plan is for Kamari Lassiter to take over inside the nickel, thus allowing former No. 3 overall pick Jeff Okudah to take over at the boundary cornerback position.
Here’s the current depth chart for the Texans cornerback room:
- Derek Stingley Jr.
- Kamari Lassiter
- Kris Boyd
- Jeff Oukdah
