Texans’ Jimmie Ward ‘will be vindicated’ following felony assault arrest, attorney says

Texans’ Jimmie Ward ‘will be vindicated’ following felony assault arrest, attorney says

Ward was charged with assault on a family member by impeding breathing or circulation

Jimmie Ward #20 of the Houston Texans lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium on Nov. 24, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Ward, 33, is facing a third-degree felony charge after being arrested for assault. (Montgomery County Jail)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is tackled by Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (20) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Dec. 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)