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.

The NFL safety has been accused in a civil lawsuit of physically and sexually assaulting the mother of his 3-year-old son while under the influence of crystal meth — in the presence of their child.