**Texans’ Joe Mixon to Miss First Four Games Due to Injury**
Joe Mixon, the Houston Texans’ running back, will not be participating in the first four games of the upcoming season. The Texans have decided not to activate Mixon from the non-football injury list before the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Tuesday, rendering him ineligible for the initial games of the season.
In an official statement, the team announced, “We will officially move RB Joe Mixon from the Active/Non-Football Injury list to the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list. Players placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list may begin to practice and play after the club’s fourth game of the regular season. We will provide further updates at an appropriate time.”
Mixon has been recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the offseason. The 29-year-old had a strong performance in his first season with Houston in 2024, rushing for 1,016 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns, which earned him Pro Bowl recognition.
In light of Mixon’s potential absence, the Texans proactively signed veteran running back Nick Chubb, who previously played seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Chubb, who will turn 30 in December, had a challenging season last year, appearing in only eight games and rushing for 332 yards and three touchdowns. He suffered a severe leg injury in 2023 during his second game, which required a lengthy recovery period. Prior to that, Chubb had an impressive 2022 season, marking his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl appearance with 1,525 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
Additionally, the Texans are looking toward the future at the running back position, having drafted Woody Marks from USC in April. Marks, a fourth-round pick, had a productive college career, rushing for 1,133 yards on 198 attempts and scoring nine touchdowns, along with 321 receiving yards on 47 catches.
As the Texans prepare for the season, they will likely depend on Chubb and Marks to fill the gap left by Mixon, who they hope will return after his four-game absence.
**FAQ**
**Q: How long will Joe Mixon be out for the Texans?**
A: Joe Mixon is expected to miss the first four games of the season due to an ankle injury, as he has been placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list.
