March 14, 2024
Mixon agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Texans on Thursday,
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSISMixon's reported deal with Houston runs through the 2026 season and includes $13 million guaranteed, according to
Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. The Bengals sent the 27-year-old running back to the Texans earlier this month in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round pick, setting the stage for Mixon to take over as the lead back in his new locale. The Texans have 2022 fourth-round pick
Dameon Pierce behind Mixon on the depth chart, but the team's decision to extend Mixon clearly demonstrates confidence in him handling a three-down role out of the backfield.