Jimmie Ward anticipated to affix Texans after years with 49ers: report

Jimmie Ward seems to be sticking with DeMeco Ryans.

Ward, a star defensive again for the San Francisco 49ers, is anticipated to affix the Houston Texans, the NFL Network reported Monday.

Jimmie Ward, #1, and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans on the sidelines in the course of the sport towards the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Jan. 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)

The particulars of the contract weren’t instantly revealed, however ought to the deal occur, Ward can be taking part in for Ryans once more after the defensive-minded coach took the reins in Houston at the beginning of the offseason. Ryans was the defensive coordinator for San Francisco in 2021 and 2022.

Ward had been a staple within the 49ers’ secondary since he was chosen within the first spherical of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. He spent 9 seasons with the 49ers and racked up 451 tackles, seven interceptions and three sacks.

Jimmie Ward, #1 of the San Francisco 49ers, leads the pregame huddle towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi’s Stadium on Dec. 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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In 2022, Ward performed in 12 video games and had 50 mixed tackles with three interceptions. He added two QB hits and a deal with for a loss. San Francisco had one of the best protection within the NFL final season. The group was first in factors and yards allowed.

San Francisco made it to the NFC Championship however a debilitating quarterback damage crushed its probabilities of attending to the Super Bowl as they misplaced to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jimmie Ward, #1 of the San Francisco 49ers, stands on the sidelines in the course of the nationwide anthem previous to the NFC Championship NFL soccer sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 29, 2023 in Philadelphia. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

In the wake of the playoff exit, Ryans took the top teaching job with the Texans as Houston seems to be to rebuild and revamp following a number of years of uncertainty and unsuccessful seasons. Houston has the No. 2 choose within the NFL Draft this 12 months and will draft a quarterback.