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 previously played college football at the University of Oklahoma, earning All-Big 12 honors. Mixon was drafted into the NFL in the second round of the 2017 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, and later signed with the Houston Texans.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1988: Ickey Woods' 15 Rushing Touchdowns

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: Joe Mixon's Birth

On July 24, 1996, Joseph Tyler Mixon was born. He later became a professional football running back.

2004: Last Bengals Pro Bowl Running Back Before Mixon

In December of 2021, Joe Mixon was selected to his first Pro Bowl, marking the first Bengals running back to be selected since Rudi Johnson in 2004.

January 2014: Mixon Commits to Oklahoma

In January 2014, Joe Mixon committed to the University of Oklahoma to play college football, choosing them over other top schools.

July 25, 2014: Incident with Amelia Molitor

On July 25, 2014, Joe Mixon was involved in an incident where he punched Amelia Molitor in Norman, Oklahoma, resulting in injuries to her face and hospitalization.

October 2014: Mixon enters Alford plea

In October 2014, Joe Mixon entered an Alford plea to a misdemeanor assault charge related to the incident with Amelia Molitor.

October 2014: Mixon Suspended from Oklahoma Football

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

2015: Mixon's Redshirt Freshman Year

In 2015, Joe Mixon played in all 12 games with three starts during his redshirt freshman year at Oklahoma, recording a 76-yard touchdown reception in his first game and contributing significantly to the team's offense throughout the season.

July 22, 2016: Molitor Files Suit Against Mixon

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

2016: Mixon Played College Football for the University of Oklahoma

From 2014 to 2016, Joe Mixon played college football for the University of Oklahoma

2016: Mixon's Statistical Performance

In 2016, Joe Mixon had an impactful season, which included a standout performance against Texas Tech on October 22 with 263 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

March 8, 2017: Mixon Performs at 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: Mixon Apologizes to Molitor

On April 21, 2017, Joe Mixon apologized to Amelia Molitor as part of a settlement reached in the lawsuit filed against him.

June 2, 2017: Mixon Signs with Bengals

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

September 10, 2017: Mixon's NFL Debut

On September 10, 2017, Joe Mixon made his NFL debut in a game against the Baltimore Ravens, recording eight rushes for nine yards and three receptions for 15 yards.

2017: Mixon Enters NFL Draft

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

2017: Mixon Drafted by Bengals

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

2018: Mixon Leads AFC in Rushing Yards

In 2018, Joe Mixon led the AFC in rushing yards with 1,168, also achieving eight rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown.

September 1, 2020: Mixon Signs Contract Extension

On September 1, 2020, Joe Mixon signed a four-year contract extension with the Bengals.

November 21, 2020: Mixon Placed on Injured Reserve

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

2021: Mixon's Career High Season

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

January 5, 2022: Mixon Tests Positive for COVID-19

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

2022: Super Bowl LVI

During the 2022 Super Bowl LVI, Joe Mixon rushed for 72 yards and threw a 6-yard passing touchdown, he also got ranked 38th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2022: Mixon's Performance in 2022 Season

In the 2022 season, Joe Mixon had 210 carries for 814 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns, along with 60 receptions for 441 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.

February 2, 2023: Warrant Issued for Mixon's Arrest

On February 2, 2023, a warrant was issued for Joe Mixon's arrest on a charge of Aggravated Menacing, following allegations that he pointed a gun at a woman in Cincinnati.

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 further 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, where an injured child was found and taken to the hospital.

March 16, 2023: Mixon's Sister and 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; Mixon himself was not charged.

April 7, 2023: Criminal Charge Against Mixon Refiled

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

August 17, 2023: Mixon Acquitted of Charges

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

2023: Mixon Finishes the 2023 Season

In 2023, Joe Mixon finished the season with 1,034 rushing yards and 12 combined touchdowns, also moving into third place for the Bengals' franchise rushing leader.