NFL's Jimmie Ward Arrested After Allegedly Strangling Fiancée

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward -- a former first-round pick -- was arrested on Thursday morning on a domestic violence charge, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Jail records show the 33-year-old was taken into custody in Montgomery County, Texas at around 5:38 AM and booked on one felony count of assault fam/house impede breath/circ.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that roughly an hour prior to Ward's arrest, officers responded to a Magnolia residence over "a report of an assault in progress."

"Upon arrival," the MCSO said, "deputies made contact with the victim, who alleged she had been assaulted, strangled and threatened by her fiancé," who cops ID'ed as Ward.

"Based on the information and statements provided during the investigation," the MCSO said, "Ward was taken into custody without further incident."

After he was booked, law enforcement says an emergency protective order against Ward was also filed "at the victim's request."

The MCSO added it's still investigating the matter.

The Texans said in a statement to the Houston Chronicle they "are aware of the report involving Jimmie Ward" and "are gathering more information and have no further comment at this time."

Ward began his NFL career back in 2014 -- after the 49ers took him with the No. 30 overall pick in the draft. He played nine years for San Francisco, before joining Houston for the 2023 season.

In his two years in a Texans uniform, he's started 20 games and recorded three interceptions. He's currently under contract with the team through this season.