The Houston Texans have two reserve running backs to choose from.
The Houston Texans came into training camp with Joe Mixon as the starting running back and Dameon Pierce as the likely backup.
However, Cam Akers has been a standout during training camp and he's challenged Pierce for the backup role."Akers certainly looks to be all the way back after his 2021 Achilles tear, a couple of down seasons and another Achilles injury in 2023. He played like a surefire starter against his former team, and he has likely left Pierce battling with J.J.
However, in a game where the Texans opted to protect majority of their starters, it appears that Pierce may be part of that group. If Pierce was truly fighting for a roster spot, he would have played Saturday. Akers has been impressive, but he has only been with the team for a few weeks. He might be able to do enough to make the team, but he may still have some more work to do to see legitimate playing time.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021.
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