RB Joe Mixon has told former Bengals teammates that he doesn't expect to play again, according to insider Aaron Wilson. Mixon missed all of 2025 with a mysterious foot injury and hasn't surfaced this offseason.
What They're Saying
Wilson: "One rumor I've heard a lot of times, I've heard it many times, that he may have dropped a weight on his foot. And then he got treatment on his own and it did not get better. It got worse, and then it got aggravated, and it's just a very unfortunate situation."
2026 Fantasy Football Impact: Cross Him Off Your Cheat Sheet
Mixon hasn't filed his retirement papers yet, per Wilson, but this is the strongest indication yet that his NFL career is over.
Mixon should not be drafted in 2026 fantasy leagues and is safe to drop from dynasty rosters.
David Montgomery is set to take over as Houston's starting RB this season and could play a three-down role.
