Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) returns to practice

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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon returned to practice Thursday, raising questions about his availability to play in Sunday's game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.

Mixon has been sidelined since injuring his ankle during the Texans' 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sept. 15.

Mixon, 28, has rushed for 184 yards and a touchdown in two games this se