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Texans Place Joe Mixon on NFI List as GM Declines to Set Return Timeline

The team will revisit his status after four weeks as a committee backfield takes over.

Feb 1, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) during AFC Practice for the Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Feb 1, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) during AFC Practice for the Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Mixon is ineligible for at least the first four games under the reserve/non-football injury designation.
  • GM Nick Caserio said the Texans are taking the situation "one day at a time" and would not commit to Mixon playing in 2025.
  • Reports indicate the foot/ankle injury occurred away from team activities, and Mixon has not practiced throughout the offseason and camp.
  • Houston plans to lean on Nick Chubb, Dameon Pierce and rookie Woody Marks, with Chubb recently reported to be in concussion protocol.
  • Analysts note the NFI status could impact Mixon’s per-game bonuses and salary, and Caserio said the league assigns the transaction category.