The Texans have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with longtime 49ers safety Jimmie Ward, sources told ESPN, confirming an NFL Network report.
Niners defensive end Nick Bosa will miss "the next few weeks" with a hamstring strain, and safety Jimmie Ward will likely miss more time with a broken collarbone.
Niners safety Jimmie Ward broke his forearm for the second year in a row.
49ers left tackle Joe Staley and free safety Jimmie Ward could be missing extended time. Staley suffered a gash under his right eye and did not return with the team to the Bay Area. Ward suffered a fractured arm.