Joe Mixon, the new running back for the Houston Texans, has missed practice due to a hamstring injury, raising concerns about his readiness for the upcoming season. Despite starting training camp healthy, he has now been sidelined for over a week, allowing Dameon Pierce to take first-team reps. Mixon had previously stated that he trained harder than ever this offseason, anticipating a significant workload in his first season with the Texans.

• Joe Mixon's hamstring injury could impact his preparation for the season.
• Dameon Pierce is getting more opportunities with Mixon sidelined.