Will Joe Mixon still be the starting running back next year for the Texans in 2026? Mitch looks at the latest Joe Mixon injury return timeline and 2026 fantasy outlook.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon has yet to see the field after suffering a non-football injury this offseason.

The likelihood that Mixon returns this season is rapidly decreasing, but the star running back is still under contract for 2026.

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