Texans cut ties with Joe Mixon as they pivot to Montgomery
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Houston released veteran running back Joe Mixon after he asked for a move, making him a free agent as the Texans finalize a deal that would bring Lions running back David Montgomery to Houston. Mixon did not play last season due to a mysterious foot injury that required offseason surgery, saving the team about $8.5 million in cap space. He had 1,016 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024 and enters free agency with 7,428 rushing yards and 60 rushing TDs since entering the NFL in 2017.
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