Texans’ Joe Mixon Ruled Out, Will Miss At Least Four Games

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The Houston Texans announced that running back Joe Mixon will NOT be activated by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline. As a result, Mixon will be ineligible to play for at least the next four games. He is sidelined with an ankle injury.

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Mixon joined the Texans last offseason and was a key contributor in the 2024 NFL season. He played in 14 games, recording:

• Carries: 245

• Rushing Yards: 1,016

• Touchdowns: 12

• Total Touches: 281

• Yards from Scrimmage: 1,325

His performance earned him a Pro Bowl selection.

With Mixon sidelined, the Texans’ running back depth chart currently consists of:

• Nick Chubb

• Dameon Pierce

• Dare Ogunbowale

• Woody Marks

• British Brooks

• Jawhar Jordan

This group makes up the available options in Houston’s backfield while Mixon remains out.

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