Joe Mixon

Nearly two years after a civil lawsuit was filed over the shooting of a teenager who was playing "Nerf Wars" on Texans running back Joe Mixon's Ohio property, the suit has been settled.

Insider Aaron Wilson hears that Texans RB Joe Mixon is expected to be ready "at some point" during training camp. Mixon aggravated the right ankle injury he suffered last September while working out on his own this offseason, according to Wilson. He was in a walking boot in early June but has now graduated to a soft brace, Wilson adds.

This is slightly new wording on Mixon's injury. It was previously said that he should be "ready for training camp." Wilson also adds that Mixon "aggravated" the "foot and ankle" injuries he dealt with last year. Only an ankle-related issue had been mentioned earlier this month and it was initially thought to be an isolated event, unrelated to past issues. As long as Mixon does indeed return during training camp, he should have ample time to ramp up for light work in preseason play and Wilson did say that Mixon is "moving well now" in his "protective brace." There is no reason to panic, but following Mixon's rehab closely is worthwhile.