Dameon Pierce

In games where Joe Mixon was active in 2024, the Texans rarely gave snaps or touches to Pierce. And when Mixon was out with an ankle injury, Pierce was out with his own hamstring injury. Pierce thrived with his one extensive opportunity, however, taking 19 carries for 176 yards and one touchdown against the Titans in Week 18 when the Texans were resting some of their starters. He nonetheless finds himself in a precarious situation for 2025, heading into the final year of his rookie contract with tough competition for backup roles behind Mixon. The Texans drafted Woody Marks in the fourth round -- a potential challenger for passing-down work -- and then signed 29-year-old Nick Chubb in early June. Given Pierce's lack of experience on passing downs, he and Chubb may end up competing for a single backup job this summer.

• Brandin Cooks
  WR
• Patrick Herbert
  TE
• Dennis Daley
  OG
• Lamar Jackson
  DB
• Keith Cooper
  DL
• Keidron Smith
  DB
• Dameon Pierce
  RB
• Luke Tenuta
  OL