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Former Houston Texans 29-Year-Old Pro Bowler’s Career May Be Over
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Former Houston Texans 29-Year-Old Pro Bowler’s Career May Be Over
Last year, the Houston Texans scrambled a bit at the running back position. They signed four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb, who had been coming off back-to-back down seasons after suffering a torn MCL as well as additional damage to his ACL.
While he started nine games, Chubb produced just 506 rushing yards and three touchdowns, and he's still a free agent, which is an indication that teams aren't exactly itching to hand him a featured role again. Meanwhile, the Texans found themselves often leaning on fourth-round rookie Woody Marks instead, who actually led the team with 703 rushing yards while making eight starts. Now, Marks is likely looking at a similar role in Houston after the team traded for David Montgomery.
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Meanwhile, another former Texans Pro Bowl running back may be headed for retirement.
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Joe Mixon May Not Get Any More NFL Opportunities
Dec 15, 2024; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) runs onto the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn ImagesCredit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect
One reason the Texans turned to Chubb in the first place is that they were waiting on Joe Mixon to return from injury. The former Bengals and Texans running back missed the entire 2025 season with an undisclosed foot injury that is still shrouded in mystery. The team has never revealed how it happened. Neither has Mixon.
Now, as NFL training camps are ramping up all across the nation, KPRC-2's Aaron Wilson is reporting that Mixon's career may be over at the age of 29.
"I had a source close to Joe tell me recently there's some hope [of a return]. Some hope, but I think it's probably over. He has told some friends, players for the Cincinnati Bengals, where he played before, that he is not going to play football anymore."
Mixon reportedly recently had another surgery on the foot, which he says has had "blood flow" issues. If Mixon is done, he'll end his NFL career having played eight seasons, rushing for 7,428 yards and 60 touchdowns. Yet, as Wilson adds, there's still "some hope" for a return.
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