Cincinnati Bengals have Automatically Release Veteran Running Back Joe Mixon….
NFL insider Matthew Berry has expressed doubts about Joe Mixon’s ability to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals, which has put the running back’s career in jeopardy.
Berry recently hinted that Mixon m
“Joe Mixon will be released, and Tyler Boyd is not expected to return,” Berry said in a statement.
While it may not be shocking that Tyler Boyd would go, pundits and fans alike are scratching their heads at the idea of breaking up with Mixon.
With the Bengals, Mixon, 27, had a successful season that included 1,034 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. He also added 376 yards and three receiving touchdowns, demonstrating his flexibility and worth to the squad.
If the Bengals decide to part ways with Mixon, it will probably be due to budgetary constraints. An important date in this story is approaching: March 18, which is when Mixon’s $3 million roster bonus for the upcoming season becomes fully guaranteed.
The Bengals may be using the running back’s possible separation as a financial and strategic move, since his recent performances suggest that he still has a lot to contribute on the field.
The problem is made more urgent by the approaching roster bonus deadline, which has supporters and analysts waiting to see what the organization decides about Mixon’s future.
