Things have gone from bad to worse for Texans running back Joe Mixon, who opened training camp on the active/non-football injury list. According to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Saturday, Mixon "is expected to be out an extended period of time with a frustrating foot injury.

But as with any football injury update, one man's pain is another man's gain. And in this case, the Houston Texans have an intriguing backup for Mixon: Nick Chubb. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that Mixon "is expected to be out an extended period of time with a frustrating foot injury."

Nick Chubb is making the most of his opportunity to work with the Houston Texansfirst-team offense in Joe Mixon's absenceThe post Joe Mixon’s Absence Opens the Door for Nick Chubb Redemption Seasonappeared first on Heavy Sports.