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Texans Place Joe Mixon on Reserve/NFI, Out at Least Four Games

The move follows a lingering foot injury sustained away from the team, positioning Nick Chubb to open as Houston's lead rusher.

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Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans carries the ball on a running play in front of Daiyan Henley #0 of the Los Angeles Chargers for a touchdown during the second half of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
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Overview

  • Houston announced Monday that Mixon will shift from the active to the reserve/non‑football injury list on Tuesday, making him ineligible for at least the first four games.
  • The reserve/NFI designation mandates a minimum four‑game absence and opens a roster spot ahead of the 53‑man deadline.
  • Mixon has not practiced this offseason due to a foot/ankle issue reportedly tied to the same foot that troubled him in 2024.
  • Nick Chubb is expected to handle the Week 1 workload, with Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale and rookie Woody Marks also in the backfield mix.
  • Coach DeMeco Ryans declined to provide a timetable earlier Monday as the team promised updates "at an appropriate time"; Mixon produced 1,016 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns last season.