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Two things can be true at once: Joe Mixon can want a new contract, and the Cincinnati Bengals running back can also have a migraine. Mixon missed practice on Wednesday as he dealt with migraines, according to Pro Football Talk. Not surprisingly, his absence fueled speculation that he’s playing it safe and keeping his reps […]

Joe Mixon and fantasy football players know the Cincinnati Bengals are bad — really bad. They won just two games last season, and they have not won a playoff game in three decades. However, there is reason for optimism moving forward. The Bengals took LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick in […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are going to have a new-look offense in 2020, but they want Joe Mixon to remain a focal point for them. Brian Callahan, the offensive coordinator for the Bengals, exclaimed that Mixon elevates the team’s entire offense. “He gets better as he gets more carries. As the season went along we got […]

It is almost that time for the Cincinnati Bengals and fourth-year running back Joe Mixon as the two sides will need to come to terms on a contract extension sooner rather than later if the former Oklahoma Sooners standout is going to remain with the AFC North franchise moving forward. Unfortunately for Mixon, though, NFL […]

Even though the Cincinnati Bengals have been far from a successful franchise in years, Joe Mixon has been a bright spot in recent seasons. As he prepares for his fourth season in the NFL, Mixon shared his favorite stat in the NFL in his career thus far. In a post on Twitter, Pro Football Focus revealed […]

Joe Mixon has become a key contributor for the Cincinnati Bengals over the past three seasons. Ahead of the final year of his contract, Bengals director of player personnel, Duke Tobin, said that the team has begun to speak to Mixon on a contract extension this offseason. While speaking to Lance McAlister of 700 WLW, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals released long-time quarterback Andy Dalton earlier this week, clearing the way for No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow to take the reins under center and ending an era. Following Dalton’s release, Bengals running back Joe Mixon took to social media to post a heartfelt goodbye to his now-former teammate: “Man words can’t […]

There are a number of high-profile running backs around the league looking for a lucrative payday this offseason. It appears Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is one of them. Mixon is set to enter the final year of his rookie deal in the 2020 NFL season. According to Paul Dehner Jr. of the Athletic, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals used the franchise tag on wide receiver AJ Green this year, though they have long insisted their interest in reaching an extension with Green. As for running back Joe Mixon, an extension is more unclear. Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Inquirer reported the Bengals are “closer” to getting a deal done with Green […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will surely gun for a quarterback in the coming 2020 Draft, so the next order of business for them is to build a talented pool of playmakers to give their young quarterback the best chances of having a successful rookie campaign. The two playmakers considered key to the team’s success are AJ […]

Cleveland Browns linebacker Joe Schobert will part ways with the team and is set to test the market as a free agent this offseason. It appears Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has already started the recruiting process. Mixon took to Twitter to express his interest in signing him on the Bengals’ behalf: Thank You […]

The Cincinnati Bengals would like to re-sign wide receiver A.J. Green and extend running back Joe Mixon, but due to the new CBA negotiations, contract talks between Green and Mixon have stalled, according to Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer. The Bengals plan on using their franchise tag on Green if they can’t come to […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are likely going to select Joe Burrow with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. But that isn’t the only decision they’ll need to make this offseason. According to The Athletic’s Joe Goodberry, Giovanni Bernard could be a possible cap cut for Cincinnati. If the Bengals release Gio Bernard, they'll […]

Now three years into his NFL career, Joe Mixon is eager to get a contract extension done with the only franchise he has ever called home. The Cincinnati Bengals running back is eligible to work out a new deal this offseason, and he hopes the two sides can at least begin negotiations. “I want to […]

Joe Mixon of the Cincinnati Bengals is a fan of Beast Mode. The Seattle Seahawks signed 33-year-old Marshawn Lynch out of retirement on Monday. While Seattle’s playoff opponents won’t be excited to see the bludgeoning tailback heading their way, those watching from home are. Cincinnati Bengals third-year running back Joe Mixon is eager to see […]

Although the New England Patriots managed to be the Cincinnati Bengals handily in Week 15, running back Joe Mixon found a silver lining by getting to meet quarterback Tom Brady in person. The starstruck Mixon was admittedly too afraid to ask Brady for his jersey, however, the future Hall of Fame went ahead and granted […]

The NFL season is nearing an end as Week 16 is finally upon us. Prior to looking ahead to Week 16, there were quite a few running backs who stood out in Week 15 in fantasy football. Out of nowhere, Kenyan Drake terrorized the Cleveland Browns this past Sunday on the ground. The Arizona Cardinals’ […]

Will A.J. Green stay, or will he go? That’s the question surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals’ organization. The 31-year-old star wide receiver will finish his 2019 season without a down played. Green suffered an injury in training camp, which included tearing multiple ligaments in his left ankle. What was once a timetable of a few months […]

The New England Patriots thrashed the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 34-13 on Sunday, something that almost surely would have happened even if they didn’t illegally record the Bengals’ sideline for eight minutes last week. Afterwards, Bengals running back Joe Mixon took to Twitter to share an exchange he had with Patriots quarterback Tom […]

The 14th week of the NFL season has concluded with the Philadelphia Eagles completing a comeback over the New York Giants. Prior to taking a look at Week 15, quite a few running backs had productive outings in fantasy football in Week 14. Despite having a limited role, Austin Ekeler made the most of his […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were finally able to secure their first win of the 2019 NFL season against the New York Jets in Week 13. Running back Joe Mixon took the opportunity to express his appreciation for fans in Cincinnati. It is no secret that the Bengals have endured their fair share of struggles before finally […]

The NFL season continues to roll along and Week 13 is already upon us. In Week 12, there were quite a few running backs who had standout performances in fantasy football. For another week, Leonard Fournette showed off his much-improved receiving skills as he led all running backs in scoring in Week 12. The Jacksonville […]

The 11th week of the NFL season has concluded and it was another week of action-packed games. Throughout the slate of games, there were plenty of running backs who gashed opposing defenses en route to a big-time performance in fantasy football. Just like most weeks, Christian McCaffrey led all running backs in scoring. The Carolina […]

The Oakland Raiders will host the Cincinnati Bengals in a game between two teams with different outlooks in Week 11. With Oakland fighting for a playoff spot in the AFC, this is a game that the Raiders can’t afford to lose. Oakland is coming off a narrow victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week […]

The NFL season continues to chug along and we are already entering Week 10. There were quite a few standout performances from running backs in fantasy football in Week 9. Of course, it would be remiss not to mention how spectacular Christian McCaffrey has been. On Sunday, McCaffrey led all running backs with 166 yards […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are still looking for their first win of the season and Zac Taylor is pulling out all of the stops on offense. Midway through the second quarter, Taylor fooled his former team with a clever touchdown play versus the Los Angeles Rams. Great play design by the @Bengals. #SeizeTheDEY@andydalton14 ➡️ @Joe_MainMixon 🙌 #CINvsLAR […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have been unable to run the ball to begin the season and the statistics show that. Joe Mixon is taking it personal that Cincinnati ranks last in the NFL in rushing this season. Joe Mixon says he takes it personal that team ranks last in the NFL in rushing: Yes, for sure. […]

With three weeks now in the books, we are now getting a good feel for what running backs are for real this season. At the same time, we are also discovering what running backs are going to disappoint for the majority of the season, making some of the start ’em sit ’em decisions very interesting. […]

Finally, there’s some good news for the Cincinnati Bengals. Star running back Joe Mixon went through practice Wednesday and is set to be ready for Cincinnati’s Week 3 matchup with the Buffalo Bills according to Adam Caplan of the NFL. #Bengals RB Joe Mixon (ankle) is not listed on the injury report and practiced fully […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have gotten off to a rough start to the 2019 NFL season. Running back Joe Mixon has since taken to social media to apologize for his part in their shortcomings. An 0-2 start was hardly an ideal way to kick things off in Cincinnati. Mixon shared a message with Bengals fans that […]

The Cincinnati Bengals hope to erase the bitter taste of their narrow loss to the Seattle Seahawks by defeating a tough San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. Joe Mixon is working towards making that trip and contributing to a possible W. Adam Schefter reported that the running back is still a major question mark coming […]

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon suffered an ankle injury in the 2019 NFL season opener. It seems his status for Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers is still up in the air. Mixon was finally able to practice after missing the first two days earlier this week. According to Josh Alper of Pro […]

The Cincinnati Bengals recently got an encouraging update on wide receiver A.J. Green’s recovery. Unfortunately, it seems they are still waiting to see how running back Joe Mixon fares going into Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers. Mixon suffered a left ankle injury during the first drive of the second half and was never […]

The Cincinnati Bengals came up short against the Seattle Seahawks in the 2019 NFL season opener. Fortunately, it appears they have managed to dodge a bullet with running back Joe Mixon. Mixon was sidelined during the third quarter against the Seahawks. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the injury is not deemed to be serious […]

One of the biggest concerns for the Cincinnati Bengals going into the 2019 NFL season was the state of their offensive line. Fortunately, running back Joe Mixon does not seem to be buying into all the noise. The Bengals struggled to piece together an experienced front this offseason. According to Tyler Dragon of the Enquirer, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals took it very easy with running back Joe Mixon this offseason, giving him only three snaps in training camp. While Mixon is appreciative of the Bengals trying to take care of him, he is ready to get back to work. “Zac (Taylor) gave me basically the quarterback treatment over the preseason. It’s […]

The NFL running back position has become as lucrative as ever after several enormous deals changed the market’s landscape. Todd Gurley and David Johnson led the way with massive extensions after superb campaigns coming into last season. With Le’Veon Bell’s historic holdout last season culminating in a bag of cash from the New York Jets, […]

After leading the AFC in rushing yards with 1,158 and finishing fourth in the NFL, despite missed two games, Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon often finds himself devoid in best back conversations. The player himself tends to agree with that, as when asked by NFL Network’s Jame Palmer if he’s in the upper echelon […]

The Cincinnati Bengals had a down year last year but running back Joe Mixon is expecting the offense is going to be hard to stop this season. Bengals new coach Zac Taylor has only been with the team a few months, but Mixon thinks that he is designing an offense that works off everyone’s strengths […]