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Reports Say Texans’ Joe Mixon Unlikely to Play in 2025, Staying on NFI List

GM Nick Caserio says the team still lacks clarity on Mixon’s foot recovery.

Overview

  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Mixon is not expected to return this season and will remain on the Texans’ non-football injury/physically unable to perform list.
  • ESPN and multiple outlets echoed the expectation that the veteran back will miss the remainder of 2025.
  • Mixon publicly pushed back on X, calling the reports clickbait and questioning how outsiders would know more than he does.
  • Caserio characterized the situation as very gray, noting progress that has stalled at times and no updated timetable for activation.
  • Houston continues to lean on Nick Chubb and rookie Woody Marks at 5-5, with contract coverage noting the team could save about $8.5 million by moving on in 2026 if the issue lingers.