Jimmie Ward seems to stick with DeMeco Ryans.
Ward, a star defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers, is expected to join the Houston Texans, the NFL Network reported Monday.
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Contract details were not immediately disclosed, but if the deal goes through, Ward would return to play for the Ryans after the defensive-minded coach took over in Houston at the start of the offseason. Ryans was San Francisco’s defensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022.
Ward had been a staple in the 49ers’ secondary since he was selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of northern Illinois. He spent nine seasons with the 49ers and amassed 451 tackles, seven interceptions and three sacks.
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In 2022, Ward played in 12 games and had 50 combined tackles with 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 allowed.
San Francisco made it to the NFC Championship, but a debilitating quarterback injury crushed their chances of making it to the Super Bowl when they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.
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In the wake of the playoff exit, Ryans took over the head coaching job with the Texans as Houston looks to rebuild and renew itself after a few years of uncertainty and unsuccessful seasons. Houston has the No. 2 pick in this year’s NFL Draft and could draft a quarterback.