The Houston Texans are officially in offseason mode and we are still weeks away from free agency and the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Over the next few weeks, Texans Wire will break down each player on the roster who is signed through the 2025 season and their potential moving forward.
We will recap their 2024 season, their contract status and what their status is for the coming offseason and 2025 season.
Let's round out the quarterback room by breaking down Davis Mills.
2024 Davis Mills season
Mills did exactly what was asked of him as the No. 2 in 2024. The former third-round pick pushed Stroud in practice and came in games that were either blowouts or whenever Stroud needed to seek medical help.
His playing time was limited, but that's usually a good sign for a backup quarterback. Mills might not have played much, but be was an essential part of the Texans' success en route to a postseason run.
2024 Davis Mills stats
Mills saw action in five games, completing 55.6% of his pass attempts for 212 yards. He mostly played in Week 18's victory over the Tennessee Titans after starters were pulled following the opening scoring drive.
2025 contract status
Mills, who signed a one-year, $5 million extension last offseason, has one year remaining on contract. He is scheduled to make $3.6 million in salary in 2025 and will count as $4.9 million against the salary cap.
Outlook for 2025
Mills should remain one of the top backups in the NFL. Barring an offseason trade, he's expected to be back at NRG Stadium for offseason workouts and the rest of the 2025 season.
The bigger question turns to his backup plan. The Texans love Mills and he loves Houston, but could the firing of Bobby Slowik lead to a reevaluation of long-term status? Time will tell how new offensive coordinator Nick Caley views Mills' potential in the offense.