Chubb, who spent seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns, inked a one-year deal worth $2.5 million in May, though it could be worth up to $5 million if he hits his bonuses. With Mixon's injury, Chubb is going to have the first crack at working through the starting rotation over rookie Woody Marks and Dare Ogunbowale.

Chubb, who was brought in on a one-year deal during Texans' OTAs, has since made a positive impression on the coaching staff, thanks to his motor and ability to be a pro–something Ryans clearly admires in an impressive light, and has since his days dominating at Georgia.

Recently signed running back Nick Chubb will get his first action in pads since breaking his foot last December and just under two years since his second severe multi-ligament injury NFL announces training camp reporting dates, locations for all 32 teams for 2025 season.

With Joe Mixon sidelined with an injury, the Houston Texans are getting an extended look at former Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb

Chubb could earn the starting job during training camp after Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) is facing an extended absence.

HOUSTON – Texans veteran running back Joe Mixon remains sidelined with foot and ankle issues he initially suffered last season and then aggravated working out independently this offseason. The goal, as reported previously by KPRC 2,

The Houston Texans were hit with some brutal news concerning their star running back, Joe Mixon, over the weekend. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Mixon will be sidelined for an "extended period of time" with a foot injury and will be re-evaluated closer to when the regular season kicks off.

As quarterback C.J. Stroud returns to lead the Houston Texans for a third season, his offense has a much different look than it did a year ago. Top receiver Nico Collins and leading rusher Joe Mixon are back.