The Cincinnati Bengals are trading running back Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans rather than releasing him, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Reports surfaced Monday that the Bengals were going to cut the tailback.
The Texans will send the Bengals a seventh-round selection for Mixon, a source told Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz.
Mixon racked up 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground for the Bengals in 2023. He also had 52 receptions, 376 yards, and three scores through the air.
The 27-year-old is entering the final year of his contract. Cincinnati will take on $2.75 million in dead money and free up $6.1 million with the move, according to Over the Cap.
Houston's leading rusher from last season, Devin Singletary, is reportedly joining the New York Giants via free agency.
Mixon has 6,412 rushing yards, 2,139 receiving yards, 62 total touchdowns, and one career Pro Bowl selection over his career.
