The Texans placed Jimmie Ward on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

It was announced on Monday that Ward will undergo surgery on his foot injury. The Texans secondary will take a hit as a result.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Jimmie Ward will have surgery and miss the rest of the season.

Fantasy Impact

It appears that Ward won't be able to return for the postseason either. It is a tough break for the Texans secondary after also losing Tank Dell on the offensive side of the ball.

Jimmie Ward has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets.

Fantasy Impact

Ward missed practice again on Wednesday after he returned on Tuesday. He was one of four players ruled out for Thursday's game.

Jimmie Ward was limited at practice on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

It is an upgrade for Ward after he missed practice on Monday. He should be good to go for Thursday's game against the Jets.

Jimmie Ward (groin) misses Houston's practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

The Texans practiced without Ward on Thursday. He's managing a lingering groin injury right now, and it looks like it may leave him sidelined in Week 8. That would be less than ideal for Houston's secondary, which has already struggled at points this year.