The Cincinnati Bengals waited until late Monday night before making significant decisions regarding their running back room. Cincinnati agreed to terms with free agent rusher Zack Moss, planning on signing him to a two-year, $8 million move. No later than two minutes later, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Bengals released longtime starting running back Joe Mixon.
The recent roster shakeup marks a significant turning point for the AFC North’s offensive game plan. With the departure of Mixon, who had been a critical figure for the past seven seasons, the Bengals are signaling a new era in their running game strategy. This move has stirred mixed emotions among Bengals fans, who have witnessed Mixon’s contributions over nearly a decade, including helping the team make the Super Bowl in 2021.
Cincinnati Bengals Fans: React to Joe Mixon Release
Cincinnati Bengals fans quickly made their way to social media on the heels of the Zack Moss signing. It became tenfold when the organization released 2017 second-round pick and Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon immediately after. Bengals fans did hold back when showing their emotions about their new look running back room heading into next season.
In honor of Joe Mixon, here is his touchdown pass to Tee Higgins in the Super Bowl.
Mixon has more touchdown passes in a Super Bowl than Lamar Jackson, fwiw. pic.twitter.com/H6gUeSOgcb
— Barstool Cincinnati (@UCBarstool) March 12, 2024
Absolutely nothing but love for Joe Mixon.
One of my all time favorites. Has been so much fun to watch since putting on stripes. pic.twitter.com/8mpJlqt5JN
— Patrick Carey (@PatCareySports) March 12, 2024
Goodbye Joe Mixon 🫡
Thank you for your service pic.twitter.com/F6G3PBryy0
— The Nati King (@thenatiking) March 12, 2024
Wishing Joe Mixon the best, always. pic.twitter.com/lgVNT23xed
— Vance Meek (@vancemeek) March 12, 2024
releasing Joe Mixon for Zack Moss? pic.twitter.com/KSr8tcXlOe
— Jay 🇨🇦 (@JayFromCanada_) March 12, 2024
Zack Moss over Joe Mixon is just flat out crazy as hell and I don’t care who knows it
Dumb move. You want more of a run game & you bring in… Zack Moss?
Lmao
— Nati Sports (@Nati_Sports) March 12, 2024
Lololol.
Zack Moss stealing Joe Mixon’s job is too funny.
If you are an OG, you know why 😂😂😂 https://t.co/XoV8X8Tvev
— Michelle Magdziuk (@BallBlastEm) March 12, 2024
Joe Mixon: Gone From Cincinnati After Seven Seasons
Before Monday, Mixon, the 48th overall pick in 2017, spent his entire NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals. He rushed for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns last season. His best season came in 2021, totaling 1,519 scrimmage yards and ten scores while earning his first and only Pro Bowl nod. The Bengals made the Super Bowl that season, with Mixon rushing for 262 yards and scoring through four games. The Oklahoma product will leave Cincinnati with the third most rushing yards in franchise history, trailing only Corey Dillon and James Brooks.
Meanwhile, Zack Moss will head to Cincinnati as their most experienced back. The 26-year-old has played well over the past two seasons, rushing for 1,250 yards and six touchdowns on 4.5 yards per carry.
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