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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Has pick in loss
Jimmie Ward had five tackles and an interception in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions in Week 10.Ward battled a groin injury throughout the practice week after missing four games due to the injury. He made an immediate impact, intercepting a Jared Goff pass on Detroit's first possession, setting up Houston at the Lions' 33-yard line for a possession that culminated in a Joe Mixon touchdown run. The pick was the first of the season the 33-year-old Ward, whose two-year run in Houston has been marred by injuries.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Past groin injury
Jimmie Ward (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.Ward practiced in full Friday after opening the Houston Texans' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions, indicating that he's moved past his groin injury in time to face Detroit in Week 10. The veteran had missed Houston's last four games, so this will be the first time the Texans have had their top safety duo of Ward and Calen Bullock since Week 5.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Limited Wednesday
Jimmie Ward (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.Ward has missed four consecutive games due to a groin injury, however, Wednesday's limited practice session could be an indication that he's almost past the issue. If the 11th-year pro can suit up for Week 10's matchup against the Lions, he'll likely serve as the Houston Texans' top free safety.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Missing another week
Jimmie Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Jets.Ward downgraded to a DNP on Wednesday after practicing in a limited fashion Tuesday due to a groin injury, so it's not surprising the veteran safety will miss his fourth consecutive game in Week 9. Expect Eric Murray to continue starting alongside Calen Bullock while Ward remains sidelined Thursday night.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Back at practice
Jimmie Ward (groin) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday after missing Monday's session, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.The starting safety missed the last three games with the groin injury, though he didn't practice at all last week, so his return may be a good sign ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Jets. Ward has 17 tackles and a pass breakup in four games this season. Eric Murray should start in his place again if he can't go against New York.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Won't play in Week 8
Jimmie Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.Ward didn't practice all week and has missed the Houston Texans' last two games due to a groin injury, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out ahead of Week 8. Expect Eric Murray to continue starting alongside Calen Bullock in Houston's secondary until Ward can return to the field.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Has yet to return to practice
Jimmie Ward (groin) was listed as a DNP on the Houston Texans' injury report Wednesday.Ward suffered a groin injury during the Texans' Week 5 win over the Bills. The injury is severe enough that he's missed Houston's last two games and has been unable to practice. Ward will have two more opportunities this week to return in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's AFC South showdown against the Colts.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Texans' Jimmie Ward: Missing another week
Jimmie Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.Ward has yet to practice since aggravating his groin injury in the Houston Texans' Week 5 win over the Bills, and he's now in line to miss his second consecutive game in Week 7. Expect Eric Murray to start alongside Calen Bullock as part of Houston's top safety duo while Ward remains sidelined Sunday.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Expected to sit Sunday
Jimmie Ward (groin) is not expected to play Week 7 against Green Bay, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Ward, who was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice session, will miss a second consecutive game if this report holds up over the next few days. Ward's absence would mean more work for Calen Bullock and Eric Murray, each of whom intercepted a pass in last week's game against the Patriots.
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Texans' Jimmie Ward: Begins week with DNP
Jimmie Ward (groin) didn't practice Wednesday.Ward was sidelined for the Houston Texans' Week 6 win over the Patriots after aggravating a pre-existing groin injury the week prior, and Wednesday's DNP indicates he could miss even more time. If the veteran safety cannot upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday, expect Eric Murray to start alongside Calen Bullock in Houston's secondary.