Ward, who is entering his 12th season and has played for the Texans since 2023, is accused of sexually and physically assaulting Cristy West, with whom he shares a son. The lawsuit alleges Ward attacked West at his home in Montgomery County, Texas, in April, then again in June.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward has been arrested twice in two months and is facing a civil lawsuit from the woman he allegedly assaulted in June, according to multiple reports Thursday.