Joe Mixon’s rushed for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons. The running back is aiming for his third consecutive 1,000-yard year, and the Bengals hope there are many more ahead in Cincinnati.
Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said Monday he wants the 24-year-old running back in a black and orange uniform long term. Tobin views Mixon as a cornerstone piece to the franchise. The running back is in the final year of his rookie contract. He’s set to earn $1.2 million in base salary this season.
“Joe (Mixon) is an important part of our team. He’s a piece that we’d like to get extended and have around here a long time.