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Report: Texans backup QB Davis Mills available vs. Steelers

By Thomson Reuters Jan 12, 2026 | 1:12 PM

Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills joined the team in Pittsburgh and ‍is expected to be available for Monday night’s wild-card matchup at the Steelers, according to an NFL Network ‌report.

After not traveling ‌with the team due to his wife giving birth, Mills is listed as questionable on the ​injury report due to personal reasons.

Mills, 27, ‍appeared in ​six games and made ​three starts this season. ‍He completed 57.2% of his passes for 915 yards, five touchdowns and one interception, adding 60 rushing ‍yards and a score.

The Texans’ (12-5) nine-game winning streak to finish the ‍regular ‍season started with ​Mills’ three starts ​when ⁠starter C.J. Stroud was ‌sidelined with a concussion.

The winner of Monday’s game will play at the second-seeded New England Patriots on Sunday.

–Field ⁠Level Media