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NBC Sports
4 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
Chubb has 'real opportunity' with Mixon sidelined
Matthew Berry and the Happy Hour crew weigh in on several NFL storylines impacting fantasy draft strategies, including Joe Mixon's injury, Rashee Rice's legal situation, and more.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Rapoport: Joe Mixon (foot) placed on NFI list; RB's Week 1 availability in doubt 'Back Together Weekend'
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport provides the latest on the unfolding scenario with Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon's foot injury potentially sidelining him during Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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NFL Fans React To 'Frustrating' Joe Mixon Injury
NFL Fans React To 'Frustrating' Joe Mixon Injury originally appeared on The Spun. There's a very real chance the Houston Texans will start the 2025 season without Joe Mixon. Mixon was the leading rusher for the Texans in 2024, finishing the season with 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns. Unfortunately for the Pro Bowler, he started training camp on the non-football injury list because of an ankle injury. That same problem kept him off the field during OTAs and minicamp. While it's possible Mixon will have yet another strong season, the latest update on his health is quite concerning. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Texans aren't expected to have Mixon for an extended period of time. "Texans RB Joe Mixon, who is on the non-football injury list, is expected to be out an extended period of time with a frustrating foot injury," Rapoport announced Saturday afternoon. "The Pro Bowler coming off a 1,000-yard season will be reevaluated closer to the season to determine his availability." Houston fans aren't exactly confident in a Mixon-less backfield. However, there are some people convinced that Nick Chubb will turn back the clock. "Ah man, that's a killer! Mixon carried that Texans run game last year," one fan said. "Texans may knew about this before, noting the late signing of Nick Chubb. I wouldn't worry too much about this until late August… Texans do still have competition in the RB room," a second fan wrote on X. "Well, frustrating foot injuries never develop into long-term problems, right?" a fan sarcastically said. "I watched Nick Chubb today, and I hate to say it, but I don't think he's moving well enough to be the clear next man up," a social media user wrote. Chubb isn't the only option for the Texans at running back. They selected Woody Marks from USC in the fourth round of this year's draft. He had 1,133 rushing yards during his final season of college basketball. The Texans will kick off their 2025 season against the Los Angeles Rams. Only time will tell if Mixon is available for that Fans React To 'Frustrating' Joe Mixon Injury first appeared on The Spun on Jul 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
3 days ago
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- Fox News
Texans star Joe Mixon's preseason in jeopardy due to latest injury setback
Training camps opened across the NFL this week, and the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will meet in Canton, Ohio, July 31 to officially kick off the preseason. As the excitement for the 2025 season builds, at least one running back will likely spend the month of August watching from the sideline. Houston Texans star Joe Mixon's persistent ankle issue is expected to keep him from suiting up this preseason. The two-time Pro Bowler will likely undergo further evaluation closer to the beginning of the regular season, according to ESPN. The Texans are scheduled to square off against the Los Angeles Rams Sept. 7 in Week 1. The NFL Network was first to report Mixon's injury. Mixon started training camp on the non-football injury list. The roster designation came after Mixon appeared to sustain an ankle injury earlier this offseason. He didn't take the field during minicamp. This isn't the first time Mixon has battled ankle problems. He was sidelined for three games in 2024 after aggravating his ankle. Mixon also sat out two games in 2022 with a concussion. He dealt with a couple of apparent ankle sprains in 2021, although he still managed to appear in 16 games that season. A foot injury in Week 6 of 2020 brought Mixon's season to an early end. The 29-year-old is coming off a strong season, rushing for 1,016 yards in 2024. Mixon also ran for 11 touchdowns and had one receiving score last year. The Texans did add to the running backs room this offseason by signing All-Pro Nick Chubb. Houston's front office also spent a fourth round draft selection on Woody Marks. The Texans open their preseason Aug. 9 against the Minnesota Vikings.
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Reports: Texans RB Joe Mixon to miss time with foot injury
The race to decide who will be the Houston Texans' lead running back may have gotten a bit closer. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Texans running back Joe Mixon will miss "an extended period of time" while dealing with a foot injury. Mixon had already been on the Texans' non-football injury list to start training camp, but Saturday's report added clarity to a potential timeline for the running back's return. Texans free agent signing and fellow running back Nick Chubb could have a chance to take the starting job from the incumbent Mixon. Chubb signed with Houston during OTAs, months after a broken foot ended his 2024 season early. FANTASY FOOTBALL: Analyzing the AFC South's biggest burning questions Details behind how Mixon's foot injury happened have not been reported yet, but NFL insider Jordan Schultz added that he will miss "multiple weeks of training camp." The 2024 Pro Bowler is hoping to return to the field in time for Week 1. Mixon had a strong first season in Houston in 2024 after spending the first seven years of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals. He recorded 1,016 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 245 carries (4.1 yards per attempt), enough to earn him his second career Pro Bowl nod. Joe Mixon injury history Mixon has dealt with a variety of injuries in his eight-year NFL career. Many of them have been to parts of his lower body, and he did suffer a previous foot injury in 2020 that ended his season early that year. Here's a full timeline of injuries: JOE MIXON ANKLE INJURY: Texans RB calls out NFL on hip-drop tackle rule Texans RB depth chart The Texans have many running backs on their active roster at the start of training camp. Here are the seven tailbacks Houston has to choose from, including several young players and a few veterans: Mixon and Chubb are the two free agent investments the Texans have made at the running back position in free agency during the last two offseasons. They appear to be the two leading backs competing for the starting job, though Mixon has the clear advantage coming off of a 1,000-yard, Pro Bowl season in 2024. Pierce was the Texans' fourth-round pick in 2022 and had a breakout season as a rookie. But by 2024, he had been relegated to a backup role. The Texans selected Marks with a fourth-round pick in this year's draft. The USC product is fresh off of a 1,133-yard, nine-touchdown season for the Trojans. Ogunbowale is back for another season with the Texans after signing a one-year deal in the offseason. He is generally a bigger contributor on special teams than on offense, though he did score a game-winning receiving touchdown in Week 4 last year before making his lone start of the season in Week 5. Taylor and Jordan are returning practice squad players that the Texans re-signed to reserve/future contracts in January.
