Overview
- Adam Schefter reported on Nov. 20 that Houston waived running back Dameon Pierce.
- The same day, coverage reported the team said Joe Mixon would miss the rest of the season, a claim Mixon disputed publicly.
- With Pierce gone and Mixon’s timetable unclear, the remaining options are Woody Marks, Nick Chubb, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks.
- Pierce’s production had fallen to 26 rushing yards on 10 carries this season after a 939-yard rookie campaign.
- The article attributes the decision in part to Marks’ strong play, characterizing Pierce as redundant based on the author’s analysis.