Joe Mixon

Joe Mixon has informed some former teammates that his career is “likely over”. The former Bengals and Texans running back asked for his release earlier this offseason after spending all of 2025 injured, and his request was granted. It’s sounding likely that he will not find a new team to play for, or at best will be a depth or practice squad piece.

Fantasy Impact

It’s a sad ending for a running back who was among the best in the NFL during his prime. Mixon suffered a foot injury during the offseason last year and never recovered, and it didn’t help that an abundance of mystery shrouded his situation. He’s droppable in almost all dynasty formats.

Joe Mixon has been released by the Houston Texans.

Fantasy Impact

The writing was on the wall for Mixon, who not only missed all of the 2025 season due to injury, but also had his replacement, David Montgomery, join the team just days ago via a trade. Mixon will potentially try to find a new home elsewhere, but his fantasy relevant days are likely over.

The Texans are reportedly expected to part ways with RB Joe Mixon this offseason.

Fantasy Impact

Mixon did not play at all this past season and recently underwent surgery. It is unclear what his future in the NFL looks like.

There remains no clarity on if Joe Mixon will play next season.

Fantasy Impact

Mixon missed all of this past season with the Texans on the PUP list. Woody Marks and Nick Chubb led the team's backfield as a result. “When you have your best players, you’re going to be a better team,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “Joe, he’s a really great running back for us and not having him, yes, of course, it affected our running game. Joe is one of the top running backs in this league. That affected us.” Mixon remains under contract as of now with Houston heading into next season.

Texans RB Joe Mixon is not expected to take the field this season.

Fantasy Impact

Mixon remains on the PUP list. Woody Marks and Nick Chubb will continue to lead the Texans backfield.