Texans Release Veteran Running Back Joe Mixon After Injury-Plagued Season

The Houston Texans have officially released running back Joe Mixon at his request, a move that clears $8 million in salary cap space. Mixon, 29, missed the entire 2025 season due to a mysterious foot injury that required offseason surgery. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Mixon recorded 1,016 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns for Houston in 2024. He now enters free agency with questions surrounding his recovery timeline and future role in an NFL backfield.