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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is dealing with a severe foot injury that has sidelined him all season and may prevent him from playing at all in 2025. After a successful 2024 season, this injury has placed him on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list, meaning he’ll miss at least the first four games of next season. The Texans are currently relying on Nick Chubb and rookie Woody Marks to carry the running game in Mixon’s absence.

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Texans’ Star Running Back Joe Mixon’s Future Uncertain Amid Serious Foot Injury

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Texans’ running game faces an uncertain future as star running back Joe Mixon continues to battle a severe foot injury that has kept him off the field all season. Mixon, who signed a three-year, $27 million extension after being acquired by the Texans last offseason, is on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list.

Sources close to the team suggest the injury is more serious than initially believed, casting significant doubt on his return to the field this season, and also at least the first four games of next season. One league source went as far as to say, “There was a glimmer of hope that his foot would respond to treatment and change the prognosis. Of all the people I’ve spoken with about this, there is no one who has told me they expect him to return this season. And if he was, someone would tell me.”

Mixon had a standout 2024 season, rushing for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns in 14 games.

In Mixon’s absence, the Texans have turned to veteran Nick Chubb and rookie Woody Marks to lead the rushing attack. Chubb, signed to a one-year deal this offseason, leads the team with 292 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Marks, a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has contributed 137 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, and has also been a factor in the passing game.

The Texans have not released a definitive timeline for Mixon’s return, leaving fans and fantasy football owners in the dark regarding his availability. For now, the team will continue to rely on Chubb and Marks to carry the load.

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