History of Joe Mixon in Timeline

Joseph Tyler Mixon is a professional American football running back currently playing for the Houston Texans in the NFL. He gained recognition playing college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, where he received first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2016. Mixon was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft and played for them until joining the Texans.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1988: Bengals Player since 1988

In 2021, Joe Mixon's 13 rushing touchdowns were the most by a Bengals player since Ickey Woods had 15 in the 1988 season.

July 24, 1996: Joseph Tyler Mixon's Birth

On July 24, 1996, Joseph Tyler Mixon was born. He is now a professional football running back for the Houston Texans of the NFL.

2004: Last Bengals Running Back in Pro Bowl

In December 2021, Joe Mixon was selected to his first Pro Bowl, making him the first Bengals running back to make the Pro Bowl since Rudi Johnson in 2004.

January 2014: Committed to the University of Oklahoma

In January 2014, Joe Mixon committed to playing college football at the University of Oklahoma, choosing them over other schools such as Alabama, California, Wisconsin, and UCLA.

July 25, 2014: Incident with Amelia Molitor

On July 25, 2014, Joe Mixon punched Amelia Molitor in Norman, Oklahoma, breaking bones in her face and resulting in hospitalization and surgery.

October 2014: Alford plea to misdemeanor assault charge

In October 2014, Joe Mixon entered an Alford plea to a misdemeanor assault charge for punching Amelia Molitor.

October 2014: Suspension from Oklahoma Football Team

In October 2014, Joe Mixon was suspended from the Oklahoma football team following a misdemeanor assault charge.

2015: Played in 12 Games as a Freshman

In 2015, during his redshirt freshman year, Joe Mixon played in all 12 games, starting in three. He recorded a 76-yard touchdown reception in his first game and had 154 rushing yards against Texas Tech and 136 rushing yards against Oklahoma State. The Oklahoma Sooners qualified for the College Football Playoff. He was limited to four rushing yards and 11 receiving yards in the Orange Bowl loss against Clemson. During the 2015 regular season, he rushed for 749 yards and seven touchdowns, and recorded 25 receptions for 345 yards and four touchdowns.

July 22, 2016: Molitor files suit against Mixon

On July 22, 2016, Amelia Molitor filed suit in federal court against Joe Mixon, accusing him of negligence, wilful and wanton misconduct, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

2016: Decided to Forgo Remaining Eligibility

After the 2016 season, Joe Mixon decided to leave college and enter the NFL draft.

2016: All-Big 12 Honors

In 2016, Joe Mixon earned first-team All-Big 12 honors while playing college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.

2016: 2016 Season Performance

In 2016, Joe Mixon's season included 40 rushing yards and a touchdown against Houston, 117 rushing yards against Louisiana-Monroe, 105 rushing yards and a touchdown against TCU, and 88 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown against Kansas State. Against Texas Tech on October 22, he had 263 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, along with 114 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. Later, he had 124 rushing yards against Baylor, 147 rushing yards against West Virginia, and 99 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown against Oklahoma State. In the Sugar Bowl on January 2, 2017, he had 91 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.

2016: Played College Football

Joe Mixon played college football for the University of Oklahoma until 2016.

March 8, 2017: Participated in Oklahoma's Pro Day

On March 8, 2017, Joe Mixon performed all of the combine tests and completed the positional workouts at Oklahoma's Pro Day.

April 21, 2017: Settlement reached and apology

On April 21, 2017, a settlement was reached in the case between Joe Mixon and Amelia Molitor, and Mixon apologized to Molitor.

June 2, 2017: Signed with the Bengals

On June 2, 2017, the Bengals signed Joe Mixon to a four-year, $5.45 million contract with $2.81 million guaranteed and a $2.10 million signing bonus.

September 10, 2017: NFL Debut

On September 10, 2017, Joe Mixon made his NFL debut in a 20–0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He had eight rushes for nine yards and three receptions for 15 yards.

2017: Entered 2017 NFL Draft

After the 2016 season, Joe Mixon decided to forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and enter the 2017 NFL draft.

2017: NFL Draft Selection

In 2017, Joe Mixon was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the NFL draft.

September 1, 2020: Signed Contract Extension with Bengals

On September 1, 2020, Joe Mixon signed a four-year, $48 million contract extension with the Bengals through the 2024 season.

November 21, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 21, 2020, Joe Mixon was placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury.

2021: Career High in Rushing Yards

In 2021, Joe Mixon had a career high of 1,205 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns.

January 5, 2022: Tested Positive for COVID-19

On January 5, 2022, Joe Mixon tested positive for COVID-19 and was unable to play in the season finale.

February 2, 2023: Warrant issued for Aggravated Menacing

On February 2, 2023, a warrant was issued for Joe Mixon's arrest for one count of Aggravated Menacing, alleging he pointed a gun at a woman in downtown Cincinnati and made threatening statements.

February 3, 2023: Aggravated menacing charge dismissed

On February 3, 2023, the aggravated menacing charge against Joe Mixon was dismissed at the request of The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, pending additional investigation.

March 6, 2023: "Shots fired" call at Mixon's home

On March 6, 2023, the Hamilton County sheriff department responded to a "shots fired" call at Joe Mixon's home. An injured child was found on the scene and transported to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

March 16, 2023: Mixon's sister and her boyfriend charged

On March 16, 2023, Hamilton County prosecutors charged Joe Mixon's sister and her boyfriend in connection to the "shots fired" incident at his home. Joe Mixon was not charged.

April 7, 2023: Criminal charge refiled

On April 7, 2023, the Cincinnati Police Department publicly announced that the criminal charge against Joe Mixon had been refiled.

August 17, 2023: Acquittal of Aggravated Menacing Charges

On August 17, 2023, Joe Mixon was found not guilty and acquitted of the aggravated menacing charges following a four-day trial in Hamilton County Municipal Court.

March 13, 2024: Traded to the Houston Texans

On March 13, 2024, Joe Mixon was traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2024 seventh round selection. The Bengals used the selection to draft safety Daijahn Anthony.