Texans GM noncommittal on RB Joe Mixon playing this season

HOUSTON -- Texans general manager Nick Caserio was noncommittal about whether Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon will play in 2025.

When the Texans cut their roster down to 53 players, they placed Mixon on the reserve/non-football injury list as he's dealt with an ankle injury that's sidelined him throughout OTAs, minicamp and training camp. As a result of being placed on the NFI list, Mixon will miss at least the first four games of the season.

Caserio was asked Wednesday morning if Mixon would suit up at all this season but did not provide any clarity on the status of the team's leading rusher from last season.

"We'll see. We'll take it one day at a time," Caserio said. "We'll evaluate those players after four weeks and see where they are in their progression and then make a determin