Texans running back Joe Mixon is nursing a lingering foot injury that will keep him out for "an extended period of time," according to a Saturday afternoon report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. According to Rapoport, the Texans will reevaluate Mixon's availability as the season gets closer.

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