How the Houston Texans’ running back room would operate was one of the many intriguing story lines heading into the 2021 NFL season. Signing Phillip Lindsay, Mark Ingram, and Rex Burkhead headlined offensive gluttony complete with changes and new faces. Instead of finding a long-term solution through the draft, Houston’s new front office decided to contrive a backfield of geriatrics looking for a new home .
Heading into the season, it was assumed former Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay would take the reins of and be the first and second down back.