Texans' Ward put on commissioner exempt list

The NFL has placed Jimmie Ward, the starting safety for the Houston Texans, on the commissioner exempt list. The commissioner exempt list is a temporary suspension that allows the league to investigate a player's conduct without immediately placing them on the active roster or the reserve/suspended list. The announcement was made by the league on Tuesday, but the details of the investigation or the reasons behind Ward's placement on the list have not been disclosed. The commissioner exempt list allows the league to gather more information and determine the appropriate next steps regarding the player's status. While on the commissioner exempt list, Ward will not be able to participate in team activities or games, but he will continue to receive his salary. The Texans and the league will work together to gather all the necessary information and make a decision on Ward's future with the team and the NFL.