Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals takes the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Paycor Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Free agents can't begin to sign contracts nor can trades officially be made until after 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mixon was due a $3 million roster bonus on the fourth day of the new league season, which also starts on Wednesday.Mixon was a second round pick of the Bengals in the 2017 draft, and in seven seasons with the team he played in 97 regular season games and seven postseason games. He rushed for 6,412 yards in the regular season and 49 touchdowns . He also had 283 receptions for 2,139 yards and 13 touchdowns. His 62 total touchdowns are the sixth most in franchise history.
This past season he rushed for 1,034 yards on 257 carries and nine touchdowns and had 52 receptions for 376 yards and three touchdowns. Mixon had four 1,000-yard rushing seasons in his Bengals career and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2021 when he rushed for 1,205 yards.