After all, Joe Mixon won’t be a free agent.
On Monday night, it was reported that the Bengals released Mixon and signed Zack Moss to a two-year, $8 million contract.
Instead, NFL Network reported Tuesday morning that the Bengals will trade the 27-year-old running man back to the Texans.
It’s unclear what the Texans sent back to the Bengals for Mixon.
Mixon will make $5.75 million next season.The final year of his contract includes a $3 million roster bonus, due Sunday, according to NFL Network.
Whether it’s better to be traded than released depends on what happens in the market for Mixon.
Aaron Jones, the Packers’ replacement for Josh Jacobs, is a similarly talented running back who was signed by the Vikings to a one-year, $7 million contract on Tuesday.
Mixon will replace Devin Singletary, who signed a three-year, $16.5 million contract with the Giants on Monday.
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It was all part of a flurry of deals made in the first two days of free agency.
That was highlighted by Jacobs signing with the Packers and Saquon Barkley leaving the Giants for the rival Eagles.
The Texans are ready to contend after C.J. Stroud won the AFC South title as a rookie and led the way to a wild-card win over the Browns.
Houston has explosive options at receiver in Nico Collins and Tank Dell.
Dameon Pierce started the 2023 season as the Texans’ starting running back, but was ultimately replaced by Singletary.
Pierce will likely back up Mixon next season.
Mixon ran for 6,412 yards and 41 touchdowns over seven seasons with the Bengals.
