To solve the mystery of what exactly the 'freak' foot injury was that kept Joe Mixon out of action for the entire 2025 NFL season, you may need to consult with private investigator Benoit Blanc, the world's greatest detective who happens to have a knack for getting to the bottom of even the most unsolvable cases.
But one mystery that we don't need Benoit Blanc's assistance on is whether Joe Mixon will be back in a Houston Texans uniform in 2026. Although it remains a possibility that Mixon could return to the field and regain his spot atop the Texans' running back depth chart, the overwhelming likelihood is that the Pro Bowl running back will need to continue his football journey elsewhere if he wants it to continue at all.