The Texans placed Ward (foot) on injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Ward (foot) will get surgery for his foot injury and is out for the year, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Ward (foot) won't return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Ward was checked for a concussion during Sunday's 23-20 win at Jacksonville.
Ward recorded six tackles, three for a loss, and returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Titans in Week 12.
Ward had five tackles and an interception in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions in Week 10.
Ward (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.
Ward (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Jets.
Ward (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.