The Houston Texans have moved running back Joe Mixon to the reserve/non-football injury list, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the season. The move places Mixon on injured reserve after he sustained a foot injury away from the team.
The Texans announced on Monday that the formal move to IR would be made on Tuesday, but provided no further details about the injury, saying they would share updates at an appropriate time.
Mixon has spent the preseason on the active/non-football injury list and has not practiced during training camp. On Monday, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans declined to provide an injury update, noting that most roster decisions would be announced on Tuesday.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Commentary and context:
– Mixon’s absence compounds the Texans’ depth at running back early in the season, likely increasing opportunities for the other backs on the roster.
– The team has remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the injury, indicating that more information will come as the situation develops.
– The news underscores ongoing health concerns heading into the season and what will be a period of roster adjustment for Houston.
Summary:
– Joe Mixon is on reserve/non-football injury list and will miss at least four games as he’s moved to injured reserve, with no additional injury details released yet. The Texans will provide updates as they become available and will navigate the early season without Mixon.
Hopeful note:
– The Texans can use this time to evaluate their rushing corps and build depth, with the hope that Mixon can return healthy and contribute later in the season.