Texans’ Joe Mixon, Ravens’ Josh Johnson got into feisty argument, were separated before kickoff

HOUSTON – Tempers flared before kickoff between Texans running back Joe Mixon and Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Josh Johnson.

They were separated multiple times before the Texans’ 31-2 loss at NRG Stadium.

What set off the argument?

Ravens punter Jordan Stout launched a punt that struck one of the Texans’ assistant coaches during warmups, angering Mixon, who then punted the football into the stands.

When Mixon got on Stout for the placement of his punts, Johnson stuck up for his teammate and that started the confrontation.

Cooler heads eventually prevailed as quarterback C.J. Stroud and security director Brent Naccara led Mixon away.

The Texans lost the football game and Mixon declined interviews on any subject afterward.

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Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com