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Joe Mixon Eyes a Return with the Seattle Seahawks
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Running back Joe Mixon, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, is scheduled to work out for the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. The workout was reported by ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler. Mixon has not played since the 2024 postseason because of a leg injury and sat out the entire 2025 season.
Recent Career Overview
Mixon spent six seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, amassing 8,551 scrimmage yards. In 2024 he joined the Houston Texans, recording 12 touchdowns in 14 games and adding two more scores in two playoff appearances before his injury-forced hiatus. Earlier in July, teammate Aaron Wilson relayed that Mixon told teammates his “career is over,” but Mixon later posted a video declaring, “Let’s go! I’m back, baby,” suggesting a possible comeback.
Seattle’s Running Back Situation
Seattle entered the 2025 season with a depleted backfield. Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III departed for the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency. Zach Charbonnet missed the season after tearing his ACL in the playoffs, and first-round pick Jadarian Price was placed on the injured list with a chest issue. Undrafted rookie Emanuel Wilson filled in, gaining 120 yards and two touchdowns in a recent game, but his average of 3.6 yards per carry lags behind the Seahawks’ team average of 3.9 yards per rush.
Potential Impact
If Mixon signs with Seattle, his experience could provide an immediate boost ahead of a challenging stretch that includes games against the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, and Chicago Bears. Analysts note that his proven production and veteran presence would address the Seahawks’ need for a reliable lead back.
Outlook
Mixon’s workout will determine whether the Seahawks add a former Pro Bowl talent to their roster. A successful trial could see him compete for a role in Seattle’s backfield, offering the team a proven playmaker as it seeks to defend its championship title.