Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward has been placed on the NFL's Commissioner Exempt List, according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero . While Ward is on the list, he isn't permitted to practice with the team or play in games.

This comes after Ward was arrested on two occasions during the offseason. The Texans safety was initially arrested on a third-degree felony assault charge stemming from an alleged incident with the mother of his son. Ward also tested positive for alcohol, which was a violation of the conditions of his bail.

Last week, a lawsuit was filed that alleges Ward physically and sexually assaulted the woman while being high on crystal meth.

According to the lawsuit that was filed in Harris County (Texas), a woman claimed that Ward assaulted her on multiple occasion

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