Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Football Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/07/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Oakley, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Joe Mixon
Seattle reportedly reversed course after Mixon's physical on October 6, 2026, and decided not to sign him to its practice squad. Mixon remained a free agent, and the Seahawks instead added running back Dontae McMillan to the practice squad.
The Seattle Seahawks brought in free-agent running back Joe Mixon for a workout on October 5, 2026, after he had not played since the 2024 season. Mixon had missed the entire 2025 season with the Texans because of a foot injury, and he indicated publicly that he was ready to return to the NFL.
The Houston Texans released Joe Mixon on March 6, 2026, after he missed the entire 2025 regular season due to an undisclosed foot injury. The move made him a free agent and freed up salary cap space for the team.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joseph Tyler Mixon |
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| Description | American professional football running back who is currently a free agent after being released by the Houston Texans in the National Football League (NFL). Previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals. In October 2026 he worked out for the Seattle Seahawks, but the team did not finalize a signing after his physical. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" |
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| Weight | 220 lbs |
| Jersey Number | 28 |
| Position | Running Back |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Freedom High School, Oakley, California |
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| College | University of Oklahoma |
Family
| Parents | Alise and John Mixon |
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Career
| Current Team | Free Agent | ||||||||||||
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| Previous Teams | Houston Texans, Cincinnati Bengals | ||||||||||||
| Draft | 2017 NFL Draft, Round 2, Pick 48 by Cincinnati Bengals | ||||||||||||
| NFL Experience | 9 years | ||||||||||||
| College Achievements | First-team All-Big 12 player in 2016 | ||||||||||||
| Pro Bowl | Selected after 2021 season, Selected after 2022 season | ||||||||||||
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| Leadership | Served as team captain for three consecutive seasons with Bengals | ||||||||||||
| 2025 Season Status | Did not play in 2025 due to an undisclosed foot injury | ||||||||||||
| 2026 Status | Released by Houston Texans in March 2026 and remains unsigned as of October 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born and raised in Oakley, California, east/northeast of San Francisco and Oakland | |
| 2. Played both football and basketball at Freedom High School | |
| 3. Rushed for more than 4,200 yards in three high school seasons | |
| 4. Redshirt Sophomore at University of Oklahoma in 2016 | |
| 5. Ranks third in OU history in career receiving yards by a running back (894) and fourth in career receptions by a running back (65) | |
| 6. 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection | |
| 7. Named 2013 second-team All-USA by USA Today |
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