Joe Mixon has returned to practice with the Houston Texans after dealing with a quadriceps injury that sidelined him for a couple of weeks. As he prepares for his first season with the Texans, Mixon has been training intensively to handle a heavy workload, especially with limited competition for carries in the backfield. His experience and past performance suggest he could replicate his previous success in terms of carries and production.

• Joe Mixon is back at practice and appears to have recovered from his quadriceps injury.
• He is expected to be the primary running back for the Texans this season, following a rigorous offseason training.