Alexander Mattison tries out for Houston Texans after injury layoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Alexander Mattison is working toward a potential comeback with the Houston Texans after spending the 2025 season on injured reserve. The former Minnesota Vikings running back participated in a workout on July 30, indicating recovery progress following a neck injury. Mattison, who rushed for 2,370 yards during his five seasons with the Vikings, faces competition for a roster spot from established running backs David Montgomery and Woody Marks, among others. His experience may still attract interest from the Texans as training camp unfolds.
- •Mattison lost the entire 2025 season to injury.
- •He rushed for a career-high 700 yards in 2023 with the Vikings.
- •Houston's roster includes David Montgomery and Woody Marks at running back.
- •Mattison hopes to prove he is fully recovered from his neck injury.
- •The Texans opened training camp with several young running backs.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Former Minnesota Vikings 2,300-Yard Rusher Drawing Interest from Houston Texans
"Alexander Mattison is getting another NFL opportunity as the former Vikings starter attempts a comeback with the Houston Texans after missing 2025. The post Former Minnesota Vikings 2,300-Yard Rusher Drawing Interest from Houston Texans appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Jul 31, 2026, 2:26 AMVikings QB J.J. McCarthy feels like he has built some momentum
- NFL•Jul 31, 2026, 2:00 AMTexans work out 2 RBs, DL ahead of Day 3 of training camp
- NFL•Jul 31, 2026, 1:59 AMIs This Kevin O'Connell's Last Chance As The Vikings Head Coach?
- NFL•Jul 31, 2026, 1:43 AMTexans WR Jayden Higgins looks like a big winner through early stages of training camp
- NFL•Jul 31, 2026, 1:37 AMPackers sign UFL champion receiver Kaden Prather
- NFL•Jul 31, 2026, 1:36 AMBroncos Move on Former Raiders Defender After Rookie Suffers Injury
