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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Texans Pro Bowl RB Joe Mixon expected to miss 'extended time' ahead of 2025 season
The hits keep coming for the Houston Texans The news surrounding Houston Texans Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon has gone from bad to worse as the first week of training camp ends. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Mixon, who was placed on the non-football injury list at the start of camp, is expected to be out for an extended period with a lingering foot injury. The Pro Bowler coming off his first 1,000-yard season with the AFC South champions is expected to be reevaluated closer to the season to determine his availability. What does this mean for the Texans' future? Right now, nothing. Mixon, who inked a three-year, $27 million extension last offseason, likely would have been limited in drills for the majority of training camp. He wasn't expected to play in most preseason games either, as most of the starters see a majority of their reps during team drills in joint practices. But if Mixon were to miss the beginning of the year, that would change the outlook of the offense under new play-caller Nick Caley. Part of the reason for Caley's hiring was his work surrounding running backs, so a limited ground game would elevate the pressure for Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Stroud to deliver from the jump on the road in Los Angeles. In his first season with the Texans, Mixon rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping Houston secure its second AFC South division title under DeMeco Ryans. On pace to eclipse over 1,300 yards, Mixon was limited to 14 games due to an ankle injury suffered in Week 2's win over the Chicago Bears. With Mixon out, former All-Pro Nick Chubb is expected to start as the first option for the offense. He's coming off an underwhelming season in Cleveland, but the four-time Pro Bowler is just two years removed from an All-Pro season that saw him total 1,525 yards and 12 touchdowns. The Texans also drafted Woody Marks in the fourth round out of USC and have Dameon Pierce entering a contract year. Pierce, the Texans' former lead back, is currently on the PUP list entering Week 2 of training camp.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
PFT PM Mailbag: AFC South, collusion, European NFL
Mike Florio discusses the AFC South's frontrunners, the NFL's collusion ruling, as well as the potential for an NFL European expansion.
NBC Sports
4 days ago
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- NBC Sports
PFT PM Mailbag: AFC South, collusion, European NFL
Mike Florio discusses the AFC South's frontrunners, the NFL's collusion ruling, as well as the potential for an NFL European expansion.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
WATCH: Texans players show off during Day 1 of training camp
Training camp is officially underway at the Methodist Training Center as the Houston Texans prepare to claim a third straight AFC South title. After another eventual offseason, the Texans look poised to compete in the AFC as a heavy-hitter with impeccable upside on offense. Despite losing Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, the Texans feel confident in their offensive personnel thanks to new coordinator Nick Caley from Los Angeles. A wiz with offensive linemen, Caley should scheme up personnel looks that takes pressure off the backfield and passing attack, giving Stroud more time to attack. Defensively, Houston should have a top-five unit in the league after targeting top names in free agency. Internally, the Texans inked deals with All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., defensive end Danielle Hunter and nickel defender Jalen Pitre. Externally, they traded for Eagles defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and signed defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. Here, several players are seen getting ready for the start of training camp. Take a look below: Houston opens the regular season on the road at SoFi Stadium against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 7. This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: WATCH: Texans players show off during Day 1 of training camp
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Houston Texans 2025 Schedule
Football season is right around the corner. The Houston Texans are set to begin training camp practices starting this Wednesday, with the chance to claim a third AFC South division title under Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Stroud. The team has three preseason games scheduled for next month. After preseason, Houston will trim its roster down to 53 players by Aug. 26. Following preseason, the Texans will kick off the regular season at SoFi Stadium against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 7. After reaching the NFL playoffs with back-to-back double-digit win seasons with Stroud, the Texans will be in the spotlight more often this season. Houston has four nationally-televised games this year, including two Monday Night Football games and a rematch of the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday Night Football in December. View the team's complete schedule with dates and times below. Houston Texans 2025 Schedule
