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When will Joe Mixon return and play? Will Joe Mixon be back again this season? Read the latest Joe Mixon injury updates and return date for Week 8 (2025).
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has been on the shelf since July on the non-football injury/reserve list and has shown no signs of returning to action.
With the season nearing the midway point, should managers expect Mixon to return to the field anytime soon?
When will Mixon return to action, and what is his fantasy football outlook when he does? Let's dive in.
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Joe Mixon Injury Update
Earlier in October, the Texans provided a minor update regarding his status. The team's general manager, Nick Caserio, noted that his status for the remainder of the season remains "in limbo" and that they have yet to fully determine his availability. While this update did not rule him out for the remainder of the campaign, it will make it very difficult for managers to predict when he could return.
Seeing Mixon remain sidelined during team practices and not making any substantial progress makes him a very difficult player to stash in fantasy leagues.
Given that the Texans have shown no signs that a potential return is near or that he has made any substantial progress, managers should only look to stash him in the deepest 14+ team leagues in an IR spot.
No Timetable for Joe Mixon's Return https://t.co/Hib7RlCrYy
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) October 20, 2025
Joe Mixon Fantasy Football Outlook
As noted above, given his unclear timeline, managers in any standard league should not consider stashing Mixon at this time. His unknown timetable has continued to lower his fantasy value. In addition, with the season near the halfway point and Mixon yet to return to practice, it suggests he may not even return at all this season.
Managers should only consider stashing if they have an open IR spot on their roster in deep 14+ team formats heading into Week 8.
Instead, managers should look to cut Mixon in favor of lottery ticket running backs who will carry not only more short-term upside but also immense long-term upside. Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue was recently promoted to the No. 2 spot on the depth chart and was given his largest workload in his young career in Week 7.
Due to Javonte Williams's extensive injury history, Blue could find himself in the starter's role sooner rather than later. Playing a high-octane offense, Blue is a priority stash.
In addition, New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis is now the primary handcuff behind Breece Hall. With the Jets entering Week 8 without a victory, Hall has begun to see his name circulate around many trade discussions. If the Jets were to move Hall, Davis would see a massive workload, as Braelon Allen (knee) is on the IR and could miss the remainder of the campaign.
Isaiah Davis Emerging as Potential Late-Season Sleeper https://t.co/QMMUNcXEJ3
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) October 22, 2025
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