Overview

• Chubb remains in concussion protocol after a hard hit and missed consecutive practices, placing his participation in Houston’s Sept. 7 opener in question.
• Mixon’s lingering foot injury shows no sign of improvement, raising the prospect that both veteran backs could be unavailable for Week 1.
• Chubb signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal that can reach $5 million with incentives as he aims to return to form following knee and foot surgeries.
• Houston’s first unofficial depth chart lists Chubb as the lead back, with Dameon Pierce as his primary backup and rookies Woody Marks and Jawhar Jordan in line for early-season snaps.
• Head coach DeMeco Ryans has praised the young backs’ vision and speed as the Texans prepare a run-oriented offense behind C.J. Stroud.