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Texans' Updated Depth Chart, Salary Cap After Rumored Joe Mixon Trade with Bengals

The Houston Texans reportedly added a dynamic talent to their backfield that will surely boost their offense.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Texans acquired veteran running back Joe Mixon from the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday. It was initially reported that the Bengals planned to release Mixon, but the Texans swooped in with a trade offer for the seven-year veteran.

Acquiring Mixon gives Houston an experienced and reliable ball-carrier to add to its young offensive core. Here's how he fits in on the team's depth chart of skill position players:

  • QB: C.