But as with any football injury update, one man's pain is another man's gain. And in this case, the Houston Texans have an intriguing backup for Mixon: Nick Chubb. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that Mixon "is expected to be out an extended period of time with a frustrating foot injury."

Ian Rapoport reports that Texans RB Joe Mixon is set to miss an extended period on the physically unable to perform list as he deals with a frustrating foot injury.

Texans RB Joe Mixon could be out into the regular season. Mixon, who is on the team's non-football injury list, is expected to be out for an extended period of time with a foot injury, NFL Network Ins