Ward, a star defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers, is expected to join the Houston Texans, the NFL Network reported Monday. Ryans was the defensive coordinator for San Francisco 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. San Francisco made it to the NFC Championship but a debilitating quarterback injury crushed its chances of getting to the Super Bowl as they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. 2 pick in the NFL Draft this year and may draft a quarterback.

Source: Fox News March 14, 2023 15:36 UTC