Joe Mixon Released by Texans, Hits Free Agency

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Houston Texans have officially released running back Joe Mixon just a day after he requested his freedom from the team. This clears the way for a new backfield starter, as they traded with the Detroit Lions for David Montgomery, a deal set to finalize next week. Mixon now hits free agency at age nearly 30, but his next steps in the league are unclear. He set out the entire last season due to a puzzling foot injury that sidelined him completely. Team General Manager Nick Casario shared at the scouting combine that Mixon had off-season surgery on the foot, though he kept details under wraps. The move less the Texans pocket $8.5 million in savings. Mixon shone in his debut year with Houston, earning a pro bowl nod after rushing for a thousand sixteen yards and eleven touchdowns. It's an analyst wonder if the injury will let him bounce back.

1:00Over his career since being drafted in the second round by Cincinnati in 2017, he is piled up 7,428. Rushing yards and 60 touchdowns, leaving everyone guessing if more is ahead. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.