Joe Mixon falls off ESPN rankings after injury-plagued seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Former Bengals running back Joe Mixon has been removed from the top 10 positional rankings by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Mixon had a productive 2024 season with the Houston Texans, rushing for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns. However, a leg injury sidelined him for the entire 2025 season, leading to his release in March. Currently a free agent, Mixon remains unsigned as NFL training camps are set to begin.
- •Mixon put up 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024.
- •He missed all of 2025 due to a foot injury.
- •Released by the Texans in March 2026.
- •Currently remains unsigned as of July 17, 2026.
- •Rankings reflect polling from individuals around the NFL.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Former Bengals star Joe Mixon falls off rankings list
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