The imminent future of the Cincinnati Bengals backfield is still relatively unknown. Their top two backs from a season ago may both not be on the roster this upcoming season, potentially leaving a gaping hole in the Joe Burrow-led offense.
Joe Mixon, who was the starting back, is set to earn over $10 million and has a massive $12.7 million cap hit. Cutting him may be an ideal way to prepare for the future if you’re Cincinnati.
At the same time, there’s reason to believe it makes their immediate title chances slimmer. Either way, the future for Mixon remains cloudy, and not even former Bengals back Samaje Perine could give much glimpse into what Cincinnati is thinking right now.