Overview

• Joe Mixon began training camp on the non-football injury list Wednesday after his ankle issue, which sidelined him through OTAs and minicamp, failed to heal sufficiently.
• The NFI designation does not count against the active roster since the injury occurred outside team facilities, giving Houston added roster flexibility.
• Nick Chubb enters camp healthy after battling knee and foot injuries in Cleveland and now has a chance to restore his Pro Bowl form.
• Dameon Pierce, J.J. Taylor and Tank Dell opened camp on the PUP list, while cornerback Alijah Huzzie joined Mixon on NFI.
• Mixon’s 2024 output of 1,016 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns makes his timely return vital for offensive continuity under coach DeMeco Ryans.