The Bengals today signed HB Joe Mixon to a four-year contract extension through the 2024 season. He had been entering the final season of his rookie deal.
Mixon, a fourth-year pro, originally was a Bengals second-round draft pick out of the University of Oklahoma in 2017. He has played in 44 career games (35 starts), with 693 carries for 2931 yards and 17 TDs, and 108 catches for 870 yards and four receiving TDs.
Mixon topped 1000 rushing yards in each of the last two seasons, making him one of only five Bengals ever with to hit that mark in multiple seasons — the others are Corey Dillon (six), Cedric Benson (three), James Brooks (three) and Rudi Johnson (three). He enters 2020 with nine career 100-yard rushing performances, and 16 games with at least 100 yards from scrimmage.
"We are excited that we got this done with Joe," said Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. "He has been a valuable weapon for our offense and team. Joe provides great energy not only on the field but in the building as well, and we are ready to move forward as we prepare for the Chargers."
Check out some of the best photos from the first three seasons of running back Joe Mixon with the Bengals. Mixon and the Bengals agreed to a four-year contract extension.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon practices before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is greeted by fans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Running back Joe Mixon celebrates after the Bengals score a touchdown in the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Cincinnati Bengals second-round draft pick Joe Mixon is interviewed during a news conference at Paul Brown Stadium, Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. The former Oklahoma running back was selected as the 48th overall pick. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) at an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sep. 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh. (NFL LCC/NFL)
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RB Joe Mixon during the team's 2020 media day.
Running back Joe Mixon at training camp practice on Aug. 18, 2020.
RB Joe Mixon takes a photo with two young fans on the field at the first training camp practice of 2019.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon takes the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) prepares to take the field prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 in Landover, Md. Cincinnati won 23-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Bengals running back Joe Mixon looks on to the field in a game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Dece. 1, 2019/
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) poses for a photo on media day, Monday, June 10, 2019 in Cincinnati. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
2017: Running back Joe Mixon (28) carries the ball.
RB Joe Mixon boards an airplane as the Bengals head to Cleveland for a Week 14 game.
