A lingering ankle issue will sideline Houston Texans star Joe Mixon for most of the preseason. The running back will undergo further evaluation before the regular season kicks off.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Texans running back Joe Mixon will miss "an extended period of time" while dealing with a foot injury. Mixon had already been on the Texans' non-football injury list to start training camp, but Saturday's report added clarity to a potential timeline for the running back's return.