what happened to joe mixon

Joe Mixon, the Houston Texans running back, has been sidelined for the 2025 NFL season due to a foot and ankle injury sustained in the offseason. He was placed on the non-football injury (NFI) list and has not played in any games for the Texans so far this season. The Texans have been noncommittal about when or if he will return this year; the general manager Nick Caserio stated they are taking it one day at a time and will reassess after four weeks, but there is growing concern Mixon may miss the entire season. As of now, there is no clear timeline for his return, and he has not been seen practicing or working out with the team. The Texans have adjusted their running back depth chart accordingly and are relying on other players in Mixon's absence.