GM Nick Caserio is trading for Bengals running back Joe Mixon. Composite Getty Image.
After the Houston Texans missed out on signing one of the top running backs in free agency on Monday, GM Nick Caserio has made a trade.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Texans are acquiring 2021 Pro Bowler Joe Mixon from the Bengals.
The #Texans have been in the RB market, but patiently waiting. Now, they land Mixon in a surprise trade. https://t.co/3UN0pUZqWr
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024
Mixon will play this year at 28-years old after spending 7 seasons with the Bengals. Mixon rushed for 1,034 yards in 2023, with 9 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 52 passes for 376 yards and 3 TDs last year.
Mixon has rushed for over 1,000 yards four times in his career.
After losing Devin Singletary to the Giants on Monday, the Texans knew they add to add another running back to the roster. Mixon will now join Dameon Pierce in Houston's backfield.
Many believed the Texans would make a big splash by signing Saquon Barkely or Josh Jacobs in free agency. But both backs agreed to huge deals on Monday. Jacobs signed a 4-year, $48 million deal with the Packers, and Barkley agreed to a 3-year, $37,750 million contract with the Eagles.
Instead, the Texans will pay Mixon, who is in the final year of his contract, $5.75 million in 2024.
Joe Mixon is due $5.75 million in 2024 -- including a $3,000,028 roster bonus due Sunday -- in the last year of his contract.
Instead of being cut by the #Bengals, Mixon now lands in a great spot with the #Texans, who just lost leading rusher Devin Singletary to the #Giants.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024
The graphic below indicates Mixon will give the Texans a boost in the passing game.
Joe Mixon gained 376 receiving yards in 2023, including +131 receiving yards over expected, 4th-most among running backs.
Texans running backs gained +28 YAC over expected last season, 4th-fewest in the NFL.#WeAreTexans https://t.co/VtbqJ741eB pic.twitter.com/9lmR51MkUY
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 12, 2024
Early reports indicate the Texans will be sending the Bengals a conditional 7th round pick for Mixon.
Sounds like the Texans are sending a conditional 7th round pick to Cincinnati in exchange for Mixon. (NFLN) https://t.co/PvPjWZ8t6N
— Patrick Storm (@PatrickStormHTX) March 12, 2024
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