What happened: Although Joe Mixon has not filed official retirement paperwork, he reportedly conceded to Cincinnati Bengals alumni that his time on the gridiron has concluded. The Houston Texans previously cut ties with him in March to clear eight million dollars in salary cap space.

Why it matters: Houston quickly pivoted by adding veteran David Montgomery and drafting rookie Woody Marks to handle the ground game. This new physical committee offers much more stability for the offense than waiting on a veteran recovering from a severe medical situation.