Texans' Joe Mixon returning this season gets injury update from DeMeco Ryans originally appeared on The Sporting News The Houston Texans have been forced to figure out their running back room week by week. Joe Mixon was the workhorse last season, and he was expected to be so again. That changed over the summer.

After missing four games, Joe Mixon is eligible to return from the non-football injury list. But it doesn't appear that will be happening.

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans didn't go into much detail on the release of C.J. Gardner-Johnson, but he's ready to move forward.

As a result of both names returning, the Texans will have to cut two players from their 53-man roster to make room, and that starts with the trade of sending offensive tackle Cam Robinson to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2027 late-round pick swap, and slimming this roster down by one.

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans acknowledged he handed over defensive play-calling duties to defensive coordinator Matt Burke.

The Houston Texans haven't had their ace back this season, and Joe Mixon is not ready to return from his foot injury despite eligibility.

The Houston Texans are still navigating the regular season without Joe Mixon, and a new report casts further doubt about the Pro Bowler.

Houston Texans linebacker E.J. Speed joins Texans All Access to talk about stepping into a bigger role, earning trust, and the defense's shutout mentality.

Before Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans started answering questions from local media members on Wednesday during his weekly media session, he addressed the "elephant in the room." Notable offseason acquisition C.