Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward during a game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium Dec. 3, 2023, in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Players on the commissioner exempt list are not allowed to attend practices or games. The length of time on the list is determined by Commissioner Roger Goodell.
"We are aware of the report involving Jimmie Ward. We are gathering information and have no further comment at this time," the Texans said in a statement to Texas.
The lawsuit accused Ward of choking Cristy West, with whom he was in a long-term relationship, and seeks more than $20 million in damages. West is represented by Tony Buzbee, who has represented many victims in many high-profile sexual assault and domestic violence cases.
Jimmie Ward of the Houston Texans looks on from the sideline during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NRG Stadium Nov. 5, 2023, in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Steve Jackson, Ward’s attorney, told KPRC 2 the lawsuit was previously filed in Montgomery County and was dismissed.
"This is the same civil lawsuit that was filed against Mr. Ward by other attorneys who also previously tried and failed in a jury trial to prove that Jimmie was married to Ms. West. It is our intention at this time to focus on the criminal allegations and the upcoming grand jury hearing in hopes of this matter being dismissed."
Fox News Digital reached out to Ward's representatives for comment but did not immediately get a response.
Ward had not practiced during training camp while dealing with a foot injury and was placed on the physically unable to perform list.
He is entering his third season with the Texans and the 12th of his career. Ward spent the first nine seasons of his career with the
