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Joe Mixon Says He's in a Better Spot After Bengals Offseason Trade to Texans

The Bengals traded Mixon to the Texans in March.

James Rapien

Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates a touchdown in front of Houston Texans center Juice Scruggs (70) during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates a touchdown in front of Houston Texans center Juice Scruggs (70) during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images / Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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CINCINNATI — Former Bengals running back Joe Mixon ran for 159 yards and one touchdown in the Texans' 29-27 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk asked him if he wishes Cincinnati was on the schedule this year.

“No,” Mixon told Florio. “I don’t, actually.”

Why not?

“Because I just wanna leave them where they’re at, just like where they left me, man,” Mixon said bluntly.

The former Pro Bowler also believes he landed in a better spot after getting dealt from Cincinnati to Houston.

"I definitely did, man, and like I said, I feel great to be appreciated here and to play a big part in what we do," Mixon said. "I’m just happy that I’m on this side now.”

The Bengals traded Mixon to the Texans for a seventh round pick in March. Mixon had 33 touches on Sunday, which is the most he's had since Cincinnati lost to Pittsburgh in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

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James Rapien

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and is one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.  

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