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Ward (quadriceps) recorded 50 tackles, three passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble over 10 games in 2023. Ward, a team captain, was beset by injuries all season long. He missed time due to hip, hamstring and shoulder injuries before a quadricep ended his season in December. In between the setbacks, Ward played well, and his one interception was an end-zone pick that sealed a win over Denver. Houston went 6-4 in games he played and could use his stabilizing presence on the back end. Ward turns 33 in July and will be entering his 11th season.
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Ward (concussion) carries no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. Ward was a full participant in Thursday's practice and has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. He sustained the concussion in Week 15 against the Titans but will not miss any time. Ward has 49 tackles (32 solo), one interception and one forced fumble in nine games this season.
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Ward (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. The safety left last Sunday's win over the Titans with the concussion, but now he may be trending toward a return for the Texans' Week 16 matchup with the Browns. Ward has 49 tackles, three passes defensed, an interception and a forced fumble in 2023.
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Ward (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports. Ward did not participate at practice this week, so it's little surprise that he won't suit up Sunday. Grayland Arnold could start at safety in Ward's place against the pass-heavy Bengals.
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Ward has exited Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with a hamstring injury. Ward was replaced by M.J. Stewart, who subsequently suffered a shoulder injury, now leaving the Texans depleted at safety. In their absence, DeAndre Houston-Carson has stepped in at strong safety. Ward is considered questionable to return.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 09/15 | Chicago | 31 | |
| 3 | 09/22 | @Minnesota | 3 | |
| 4 | 09/29 | Jacksonville | 8 | |
| 5 | 10/06 | Buffalo | 5 | |
| 6 | 10/13 | @New England | 6 | |
| 7 | 10/20 | @Green Bay | 14 | |
| 8 | 10/27 | Indianapolis | 10 | |
| 9 | 10/31 | @New York | 27 | |
| 10 | 11/10 | Detroit | 4 | |
| 11 | 11/18 | @Dallas | 9 | |
| 12 | 11/24 | Tennessee | 2 | |
| 13 | 12/01 | @Jacksonville | 8 | |
| 14 | BYE | - | - | |
| 15 | 12/15 | Miami | 17 | |
| 16 | 12/21 | @Kansas City | 21 | |
| 17 | 12/25 | Baltimore | 28 | |
| 18 | 01/05 | @Tennessee | 2 |