HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with longtime San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward, sources told ESPN, confirming an NFL Network report.
Ward, who spent his entire nine-year career in San Francisco after being drafted 30th overall in 2014, brings versatility to a Texans team that ranked 30th in total defense, as he played both safety and cornerback for the 49ers. He is also familiar with new Texans coach DeMeco Ryans' scheme, as Ryans coached the San Francisco defense for five seasons, most recently serving as the team's defensive coordinator from 2021-22.