Overview

• Joe Mixon remains on the Reserve/NFI list with a foot/ankle injury and becomes eligible for activation in Week 5 against the Ravens on October 5.
• Coach DeMeco Ryans declined to provide an update Monday, and the Houston Chronicle reported Mixon has not been seen at practice and does not appear close to returning.
• The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported the team expects clarity on Mixon’s outlook by mid-October.
• In his absence, Houston has leaned on Nick Chubb with rookie Woody Marks and others as the rushing attack continues to struggle.
• General manager Nick Caserio has stayed noncommittal about Mixon playing in 2025, saying evaluations would follow the initial four-game NFI period.