Seahawks workout Joe Mixon but decide against signing him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks held a workout for running back Joe Mixon on October 5, as the team faces depth issues at the position. Despite an initial positive assessment, the Seahawks chose not to sign Mixon to the practice squad following concerns about his physical condition. Coach Mike Macdonald commented on the team's decision, stating, "Didn't work out." Mixon remains unsigned and is available to other teams in need of running back help.
- •Seahawks worked out Joe Mixon on October 5.
- •Team did not sign Mixon after evaluating his physical.
- •Mike Macdonald confirmed that the workout didn't go as planned.
- •Mixon remains a free agent available for other teams.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald on Joe Mixon: "Didn't work out"
"The Seahawks, who are thin at running back, brought Joe Mixon to town for a workout on Monday.
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