The Texans were missing a few players at practice, including starting running back Joe Mixon who has an ankle injury.

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a ...

Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) aren't going to play for the Texans in Week 3 at Minnesota. That gives Cam ...

The Houston Texans are dealing with injuries to Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce, opening up more opportunities for Cam Akers, who ...

With Joe Mixon's status up in the air, the Houston Texans must look elsewhere for running back help. The first name up?

Cam Akers knows the feeling that Houston Texans starting running back Joe Mixon and backup Dameon Pierce experienced in Week 2. Injuries to the top two backs on the depth ...

In Week 6 versus the Chicago Bears, Akers put up a season-low 1.5 fantasy points, with this stat line: 1 carry, 8 yards. Is ...

After being traded to the Texans last season, the former Seminole is getting the green light to start on Sunday.

Akers took the first-team snaps Wednesday with starter Joe Mixon sidelined due to an ankle injury that could prevent him from ...

Akers is preparing to start Sunday's game against the Vikings, as Joe Mixon (ankle) is listed as doubtful and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has been ruled out, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston ...

Houston Texans running back Cam Akers' stiff-arm strength is formidable on a 13-yard run against the Chicago Bears.