The Texans have signed safety Jalen Mills following C.J. Gardner-Johnson's knee injury during practice, but Gardner-Johnson may return for the season opener. Safety Jimmie Ward was arrested for violating a release order due to a positive alcohol test, marking his second arrest in two months related to a felony charge of assaulting a family member. The NFL is reviewing Ward's case, and the Texans' management is allowing the legal process to proceed. Mills has extensive experience, having played nine seasons in the NFL and over 100 games.
Mills brings veteran experience having played nine seasons in the NFL after being a 2016 seventh-round pick for the Philadelphia Eagles. After his four years in Philadelphia, he signed a four-year, $24 million contract with the New England Patriots in 2021. Mills spent the last season with the New York Jets.
Ward was first arrested June 12 at his home in Magnolia, Texas, on a felony charge of assaulting a family member, impeding breath circulation. A woman called authorities and said Ward assaulted, strangled, and threatened her.
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