The Houston Texans have officially released veteran running back Joe Mixon following a 2025 season sidelined by a 'freak' foot injury. The move, requested by Mixon and confirmed on March 6, 2026, clears $8 million in salary-cap space as Houston pivots to newly acquired starter David Montgomery.
The Houston Texans are moving on from veteran running back Joe Mixon, officially releasing the former Pro Bowler on Friday after a 2025 season entirely lost to injury.The move, first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, comes after Mixon reportedly requested his release on Thursday.
The Texans granted the request just days before the NFL’s legal tampering period begins on March 9.By releasing Mixon, the Texans will save $8 million in salary cap space for the 2026 season. The move also signals a clear shift in the backfield following the team's trade for former Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery earlier this week.Mixon’s departure marks the end of a frustrating chapter for both the player and the franchise. After a standout 2024 debut in Houston—where he rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns—Mixon suffered a "mysterious" foot injury during the 2025 preseason.With Mixon hitting free agency, the Texans enter the 2026 league year with a revamped backfield led by Montgomery. The team is also expected to look toward the 2026 NFL Draft to add depth behind their new starter as they look to protect quarterback C.J. Stroud."It's a moving target," Caserio said of the backfield situation during the Combine. "We'll see what the prognosis is for the season and ultimately figure out what makes sense for everybody involved."The release of Mixon, combined with the earlier trades of Tytus Howard and the release of safety Jimmie Ward, provides Houston with significant flexibility as they prepare for the start of the new league year on March 11.
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