In his post-draft news conference Saturday, coach Zac Taylor relayed his support of Mixon's standing on the Bengals' roster, Ben Baby of ESPN reports.
Analysis: There's been offseason speculation that Mixon, who carries a $12.8 million hit against the salary cap in 2023, could be on the move, but Taylor noted Saturday that the running back's "future is here with the team...I like Joe Mixon." Following the draft, Mixon, who has been participating in the Bengals' voluntary workouts, remains atop an RB depth chart that also includes fellow returnees Trayveon Williams and Chris Evans, as well as fifth-round rookie Chase Brown. Meanwhile, last year's No. 2 back Samaje Perine signed with the Broncos in free agency. During the 2022 campaign, Mixon carried 210 times for 814 yards and seven TDs to go along with 60 catches for 441 yards and a pair of receiving scores in 14 games.
Apr 30, 2023 9:41 AM EST
Mixon has pleaded not guilty to a single count of aggravated menacing, stemming from an alleged Jan. 21 incident, Ben Baby of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The report notes that Mixon was granted recognizance for a $10,000 bond and requested a jury trial in relation to his case, which had been dismissed by the city prosecutor's office before being re-filed April 7. The running back, who was present for the first day of the Bengals' offseason workouts Monday, is coming off a 2022 season in which he recorded 1,255 yards from scrimmage and a total of nine TDs in 14 games.
Apr 19, 2023 2:08 PM EST
Mixon rushed the ball 11 times for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-16 win over Baltimore. He added five receptions on five targets for 41 yards.
Analysis: Mixon was bottled up on the ground, though the Bengals averaged only 2.8 yards per rushing attempt as a team. He still managed a decent fantasy performance thanks to a one-yard plunge into the end zone late in the first quarter. Mixon was also active as a pass catcher and recorded the team's longest play from scrimmage with a 33-yard reception. He closes the regular season with 814 rushing yards and nine total touchdowns across 14 games and will be a key contributor during Cincinnati's postseason run.
Jan 8, 2023 3:13 PM EST
Mixon had 65 rushing yards on 16 carries, along another 43 receiving yards on seven catches in Sunday's win over the Pats.
Analysis: The Bengals made it a priority to establish Mixon, who received the lion's share of backfield snaps. He had a touchdown taken away in the first half on a holding penalty against Devin Asiasi, which otherwise would have given him a really productive fantasy day.
Dec 24, 2022 10:36 PM EST
Mixon was held to 21 rushing yards on 11 carries Sunday, adding five receptions (six targets) for 33 yards in a 34-23 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Mixon was unable to take advantage of the gaping hole left in the middle of Tampa Bay's rush defense by the absence of star nose tackle Vita Vea (calf). The 26-year-old has been prone to these duds in 2022, as he now has four games of less than 30 rushing yards and no touchdowns. Mixon's overall numbers have been boosted by a monster four-touchdown game against Carolina in Week 9, but it hasn't been smooth sailing for fantasy managers who took the back high in drafts this year. Mixon will look to rebound against the Patriots on Saturday.
Dec 18, 2022 7:07 PM EST
Mixon had 14 carries for 96 yards and two catches for 10 yards in Sunday's win over the Browns.
Analysis: As the Bengals promised, they did also include Samaje Perine (4-22-1, plus one catch for two yards on five targets) in the offense, but Mixon was the primary ballcarrier and the one they turned to frequently to finish off the game in the second half.
Dec 11, 2022 2:24 PM EST
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Thursday that Mixon cleared the NFL's concussion protocol last week, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. After practicing fully Wednesday, Mixon is on track to end his two-game absence this Sunday against the Browns.
Analysis: Mixon was a limited participant in all three of the Bengals' practices last week before being listed as questionable ahead of the team's game against the Chiefs. According to Dehner, Mixon disclosed that he was "barely" experiencing concussion symptoms that were mostly related to his vision by the end of the week, and despite clearing the protocol ahead of kickoff time, the Bengals ultimately chose to make the running back inactive for the second straight week in an eventual 27-24 win over Kansas City. With Mixon having now cleared the protocol and set to turn in a full week of practice, he'll be returning to action as the starter, which Taylor confirmed Wednesday, per Dehner. However, with backup Samaje Perine excelling in a three-down role in Mixon's absence the past two weeks, it's possible the distribution of work between the two backs is tighter than it had been in previous weeks when both were healthy.
Dec 8, 2022 11:24 AM EST
Mixon (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: This marks the first time since Mixon suffered a concussion in Week 11 that he's been listed as a full practice participant. It remains to be seen if Mixon has fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol, but in the absence of any setbacks in the coming days, it appears as though the Bengals' top RB is trending toward a return to action Sunday against the Browns.
Dec 7, 2022 12:57 PM EST
Mixon will need to go through a contact practice before he can be cleared from the NFL's concussion protocol, though coach Zac Taylor noted Wednesday that "everything is positive right now" in terms of the running back's status ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Mixon was limited at practice last week before being made inactive versus the Chiefs in Week 13, but it sounds as though the Bengals' top back is trending toward a return to the lineup this weekend. In Mixon's absence, Samaje Perine has been handling the bulk of the team's backfield touches.
Dec 7, 2022 10:12 AM EST
Mixon (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Mixon, who missed last Sunday's win over Tennessee, logged limited listings on all three of the Bengals' practice reports this week, but the running back was ultimately unable to gain clearance to face Kansas City. In his continued absence, Samaje Perine -- who recorded 17 carries for 58 yards and a TD to go along with four catches (on seven targets) for 35 yards last weekend -- is slated to lead Cincinnati's Week 13 backfield, with Trayveon Williams and Chris Evans on hand to handle complementary work.
Dec 4, 2022 12:02 PM EST
Mixon, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs while he remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, is viewed as a "long shot" to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: With Sunday's game not kicking off until 4:25 p.m. ET, Mixon still has a few hours to theoretically clear the five-step protocol, but the Bengals don't seem to be proceeding with the belief that he'll be available. Mixon was able to practice only in a limited fashion this week, so even if he clears the protocol and isn't included on the Bengals' inactive list -- which will be released 90 minutes before kickoff -- he may not fill his usual high-volume role out of the backfield. If that's the case, Samaje Perine will be set up for another turn as a three-down back for Cincinnati after playing 80 percent of the snaps on offense and turning his 21 touches into 93 yards and a touchdown in last week's win over the Titans.
Dec 4, 2022 5:38 AM EST
Mixon (concussion) did not clear concussion protocol Saturday and remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Mixon has remained in concussion protocol for the entire week leading up to the matchup against the Chiefs and has only limited time prior to kickoff to be cleared. He remains questionable, however, and his status will become official shortly before 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday. If Mixon is out, Samaje Perine will serve as the Bengals' lead back for the second consecutive game.
Dec 3, 2022 8:46 PM EST
Mixon, who still is in the concussion protocol as of Friday, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: While Mixon didn't practice at all last week before getting ruled out for this past Sunday's contest at Tennessee, he's been able to maintain limited listings on all three injury reports this week. With at least one phase to complete before Cincy can remove him from the protocol for head injuries, his status is up in the air, and Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff doesn't do fantasy managers any favors. If Mixon doesn't gain clearance to play, the Bengals again will hand over the backfield to Samaje Perine, who turned 21 touches into 93 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD in place of the former in Week 12.
Dec 2, 2022 1:31 PM EST
As of Friday, Mixon remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: The running back has been able to practice in a limited fashion this week, but given that he has yet to officially clear concussion protocol, his status for Sunday's game against the Chiefs has yet to be determined. Friday's final injury report is slated to add further context with regard to Mixon's chances of playing this weekend, but if he's unable to suit up, Samaje Perine would be in line to lead the Bengals' Week 13 backfield.
Dec 2, 2022 9:34 AM EST
Mixon (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mixon's reps were capped in practice for the second day in a row, an indication that he hasn't made any notable progress since Wednesday as he works his way through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If Mixon is able to practice in full Friday, he would likely be in good shape to suit up Sunday against the Chiefs, though he would still need to receive clearance for an independent neurologist before getting the green light to suit up. In the event Mixon can't get cleared for the Week 13 matchup, Samaje Perine would be in store for another turn as Cincinnati's lead back after getting 21 touches (17 carries, four receptions) in last Sunday's win over the Titans.
Dec 1, 2022 1:13 PM EST
Mixon (concussion) returned to a limited practice Wednesday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Mixon, who was inactive in Week 12 against the Titans, didn't practice at all leading up to that contest, so his participation in Wednesday's session bodes well for the running back's chances of returning to action Sunday against the Chiefs. In order to do so, Mixon will need to progress through the NFL's concussion protocol, but barring any setbacks in the coming days, he appears poised to return to leading Cincinnati's backfield this weekend.
Nov 30, 2022 1:11 PM EST
Coach Zac Taylor expects Mixon (concussion) to practice Wednesday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Mixon, who was inactive for this past Sunday's win over the Titans, will need to fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol in order to suit up this weekend against the Chiefs, but the running back's looming return to practice Wednesday has him trending in the right direction ahead of Week 13 action.
Nov 30, 2022 10:19 AM EST
Mixon (concussion) is trending towards playing in Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: As of Monday, Mixon remains in concussion protocols, per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, but it appears he's making good progress and should be able to clear protocols by the end of the week. Nonetheless, fantasy mangers should pay close attention to Mixon's participation in practices throughout Week 13 prep to ensure he'll be 100 percent heading into Sunday's showdown with Kansas City.
Nov 28, 2022 12:33 PM EST
Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Mixon remains in concussion protocol but is making progress, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mixon suffered a concussion during the second quarter of Week 11 and was sidelined for Week 12, paving the way for Samaje Perine to lead Cincinnati's backfield. It's concerning to see Mixon still in protocols following the team's win over the Titans, but the starting running back's availability for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City should become clearer as the week progresses. If Mixon remains sidelined to begin Week 13 prep Wednesday, Perine could be in line for another expanded workload.
Nov 28, 2022 12:14 PM EST
Coach Zac Taylor noted Friday that Mixon (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Titans, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: As a result, look for Samaje Perine to lead the Bengals' Week 12 backfield, with Chris Evans and Trayveon Williams available to handle change-of-pace touches. Mixon's next chance to suit up will arrive in Week 13, when Cincinnati faces Kansas City at home.
Nov 25, 2022 9:57 AM EST
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