Joe Mixon hints at retirement after missed season with Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Joe Mixon may be ending his NFL career after not playing in 2025 for the Houston Texans. Reports indicate he has informed former Bengals teammates of his decision. Mixon was a standout performer in 2024 but vanished from the league amid unclear circumstances regarding his absence. The Texans have been vague about his situation, leaving the reasons for his inactivity open to speculation as training camps begin across the league.
- •Joe Mixon did not play in the 2025 season with Houston Texans.
- •He reportedly told former teammates that his career is over.
- •Mixon had a successful 2024 season before his sudden absence.
- •The reasons for his inactivity remain unclear.
- •Training camps are starting across the NFL.
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Mixon mystery might have reached NFL end after Bengals, Texans career
"This has been the oddest saga in recent football memory.
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