The Houston Texans shake up the NFL in June 2025, signing RB Nick Chubb to join Joe Mixon. Are they also adding Dalvin Cook to build a super-backfield?
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Just when you thought the Texans' offseason couldn't get any more explosive, GM Nick Caserio dropped an absolute bombshell. On Monday, reports confirmed that All-Pro running back Nick Chubb is signing with Houston, pending a physical. The move instantly injects elite power into a backfield already featuring Joe Mixon, signaling a clear and terrifying message to the rest of the NFL: the Texans are coming for it all, and they're going to run right over you to get there.
You're not just adding players; you're building a philosophy. This is a statement that the road to the Super Bowl runs through Houston's backfield.
The deal is done. Nick Chubb, one of the most respected and physically dominant runners of his generation, is a Houston Texan. After his tenure with the Cleveland Browns, Chubb was looking for the perfect spot to mount his comeback, and he's found it in a rising Texans offense. Paired with Joe Mixon, Chubb forms one half of a thunder-and-thunder duo that promises to punish defenses. His vision, power, and tackle-breaking ability give offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik a weapon he can deploy to control the clock, wear down opponents, and open up the play-action pass for C.J. Stroud. This isn't just a depth signing; it's a culture-setter.
As if the Chubb news wasn't enough to send shockwaves through the league, reports began surfacing that the Texans aren't done. Whispers of a potential $38 million deal for *another* All-Pro back, Dalvin Cook, have turned the day from exciting to downright surreal. While still a rumor, the thought of adding Cook's explosive, home-run ability to the mix is tantalizing. If Caserio pulls this off, the Texans would possess three running backs who have all been at the pinnacle of the league. Is it overkill? Maybe. Is it terrifying for every defensive coordinator on the schedule? Absolutely. The potential price tag is steep, but the Texans are clearly in win-now mode.
Let's be clear: this changes everything. Last year, the Texans surprised everyone with a dynamic passing attack led by rookie phenom C.J. Stroud. Now, they're building a rushing attack to match. Imagine a defense trying to prepare for the power of Chubb on first down, the versatility of Mixon on second, and the breakaway speed of a potential Dalvin Cook. It's a strategic nightmare. This commitment to the run game will take immense pressure off Stroud, create wider throwing lanes for receivers like Tank Dell and Nico Collins, and allow the Texans to physically dominate games in a way they couldn't last season. They're no longer just the upstart defending AFC South champs; they're building a juggernaut.
The message from the Texans front office is loud and clear: 10-7 was just the appetizer. With Nick Chubb officially in the fold and the potential for Dalvin Cook still looming, the expectations for this team have skyrocketed. Training camp is going to be a must-watch affair as these elite talents learn to coexist. Get ready, H-Town. The 2025 season is shaping up to be a ground-and-pound spectacle, and the Texans are holding all the cards.
