One of the most versatile backs to ever touch the turf Joe Mixon has spent nearly a decade proving that the "every-down back" isn't dead. After a dominant career at Oklahoma, where he famously racked up 377 scrimmage yards in a single game against Texas Tech, he became the heartbeat of the Cincinnati Bengals' offense for seven seasons. He wasn't just a runner; he was a safety valve for Joe Burrow and a playmaker who could throw a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl (which he did in SB LVI). As of February 18, 2026, Mixon is at a career crossroads. After a stellar 2024 Pro Bowl season in Houston—where he revitalized the Texans' ground game with over 1,000 yards—his 2025 campaign was tragically derailed by what GM Nick Caserio called a "freak" foot injury that kept him sidelined the entire year. Now, as the 2026 offseason heats up, the NFL world is watching to see if "Joe Shifty" has one more explosive chapter left in him, whether in Houston or as a high-value veteran free agent. Is Joe ...