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www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Joe Mixon based on recent reporting:
- The Houston Texans’ status of Joe Mixon remains uncertain heading into 2026. Multiple outlets describe his situation as a “moving target” with questions about his availability for the 2026 season after offseason foot issues and a recent surgery [NBC Sports], [FOX Sports], [CBS Sports].[1][2][3]
- Reports indicate Mixon could be released to free up cap space, with potential savings of about $8.5 million for the Texans if he clears the roster via release or a failed physical, though the team has signaled that they will evaluate his medical prognosis before deciding on next steps [NBC Sports], [FOX Sports].[2][3][1]
- For context, Mixon missed the entire 2025 season due to the foot/ankle injury, and as of mid-2026 reporters describe his future as uncertain with one year left on his contract and a significant cap hit looming next season [FOX Sports], [CBS Sports].[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current articles from a few outlets and summarize any explicit timelines or roster moves as they’re announced.