Jimmy Ward seems to be hanging out with DeMeco Ryans.
San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Ward is expected to join the Houston Texans, NFL Network reported Monday.
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Jimmy Ward, #1, and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans look on the sideline against the Los Angeles Rams on January 30, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
Details of the contract weren’t immediately available, but if a deal goes through, Ward will play again for the Ryans after taking over as a defensive-minded coach in Houston earlier in the season. Ryans was San Francisco’s defensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022.
Ward has been a staple in the 49ers secondary since being selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. He spent nine seasons with the 49ers and had 451 tackles, seven interceptions and three sacks.
Jimmy Ward #1 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the pregame against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi’s Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Cooper Neal/Getty Images)
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In 2022, Ward played in 12 games and had 50 combined tackles and three interceptions. He added two QB hits and a tackle for loss. San Francisco had the best defense in the NFL last season. The team was first in points and yards.
San Francisco reached the NFC Championship Game, but a debilitating quarterback injury ended its run to the Super Bowl in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jimmy Ward #1 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sideline during the national anthem before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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After a playoff exit, Ryans accepted the head coaching job with the Texans as Houston looks to rebuild and rebuild after years of uncertainty and disappointing seasons. Houston has the No. 2 pick in this year’s NFL draft and could draft a quarterback.
