"The Houston Texans released running back Joe Mixon on Friday after he missed all of last season with what general manager Nick Caserio called a "freak" foot injury. Mixon, a former star at Oakley's Freedom High, had one year remaining on a three-year, $27 million contract extension he signed after joining the Texans following seven years with the Bengals."
"His ran for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns in his first season with the team in 2024. With Mixon out, the Texans relied on rookie Woody Marks and Nick Chubb. Marks, a fourth-round pick, led the team with 703 yards rushing and Chubb added 506 yards."
"The Texans reached the divisional round of the playoffs for a third straight season, but their offense took a major hit with Mixon out. The Texans struggled to run the ball in their loss to New England in the playoffs, managing only 48 yards rushing."
The Houston Texans released running back Joe Mixon on Friday after he missed the entire previous season due to a foot injury sustained away from the facility during the offseason. Mixon had one year remaining on his three-year, $27 million contract extension signed after joining the team from the Cincinnati Bengals. The release followed the Texans' trade acquisition of Detroit running back David Montgomery. In his first season with Houston in 2024, Mixon rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns before the injury. During his absence, the Texans relied on rookie Woody Marks and Nick Chubb, with Marks leading the team with 703 rushing yards. The Texans reached the divisional round of the playoffs for the third consecutive season but struggled offensively, managing only 48 rushing yards in their playoff loss to New England.
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