Houston Texans sign veteran running back Nick Chubb
The Houston Texans are set to sign four-time Pro Bowler Nick Chubb, adding depth to their backfield alongside Joe Mixon as the team prepares for the 2025 season.
Key points
- The Houston Texans are expected to finalize a deal with running back Nick Chubb pending a physical.
- Chubb is a four-time Pro Bowler who was released by the Cleveland Browns after they drafted young backs.
- Joe Mixon remains the projected starter for Houston and is under contract through 2026.
- Mixon posted over 1,000 yards and touchdowns in 2024, solidifying his status as the team's lead rusher.
- The addition of Chubb aims to support quarterback C.J. Stroud with a more dynamic ground game.
Houston Texans fans are buzzing after reports surfaced that the team is set to sign veteran running back Nick Chubb, adding a major new piece to their backfield alongside Joe Mixon Mixon, who joined the Texans last season and quickly became their lead rusher, posted over,000 yards and touchdowns in 2024, solidifying his status as a workhorse and team leader He remains under contract through 2026, with a $7 million base salary and a $9.5 million cap hit for 2025.
Despite Mixon’s strong performance, Houston’s front office appears determined to add depth and experience at running back. Chubb, a four-time Pro Bowler, is expected to finalize his deal with the Texans pending a physical, after the Browns drafted multiple young backs and signaled a shift in their own backfield plans Chubb’s recent injury history raises questions, but his proven production when healthy could make him a valuable complement to Mixon.
The Texans’ move comes as the team prepares for a pivotal 2025 season and looks to support quarterback C.J. Stroud with a more dynamic ground game. With Mixon still projected as the starter, the addition of Chubb could mean more competition for carries and a new look for Houston’s offense.
Your questions, answered
Who is the Houston Texans signing as a running back?
The Houston Texans are set to sign veteran running back Nick Chubb, a four-time Pro Bowler.
Will Joe Mixon remain the starter for the Texans?
Yes, Joe Mixon is still projected as the starter, though the addition of Nick Chubb will create more competition for carries.
Why is Nick Chubb leaving the Cleveland Browns?
The Browns drafted multiple young backs and signaled a shift in their backfield plans, leading to Chubb's departure.
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