Houston isn't relying entirely on Chubb to replace the production lost with Mixon while he's sidelined. The Texans took former USC star Woody Marks in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and they still have former rookie phenom Dameon Pierce on the roster.

Training camps are officially underway, and unfortunately, so are the injuries—this time it’s Texans running back Joe Mixon making headlines. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Mixon is expected to miss “an extended period” as he continues to battle lingering foot and ankle issues that have plagued him throughout the offseason.