History of Joe Mixon in Timeline

Joe Mixon is an American professional football running back who currently plays for the Houston Texans in the NFL. He previously played college football at Oklahoma, where he earned All-Big 12 honors. Mixon was drafted into the NFL by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft, and later signed with the Texans.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1988: Bengals Most Rushing Touchdowns

In the 2021 season, 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 Born

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

2004: Bengals Running Back Pro Bowl

In December of 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: Commitment to Oklahoma

In January 2014, Joe Mixon, a five-star recruit, committed to the University of Oklahoma to play college football, choosing them over other schools like Alabama, California, Wisconsin, and UCLA.

July 25, 2014: Incident with Amelia Molitor

On July 25, 2014, Joe Mixon punched Amelia Molitor, breaking bones in her face, 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 related to the incident with Amelia Molitor.

October 2014: Suspension from Oklahoma Football

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

2015: Freshman Year at Oklahoma

In 2015, during his redshirt freshman year, Joe Mixon played in all 12 games for Oklahoma, recording a 76-yard touchdown reception and contributing both rushing and receiving yards throughout the season.

July 22, 2016: Lawsuit filed by Molitor

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

2016: Decision to Enter NFL Draft

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

2016: 2016 Football Season

During the 2016 football season, Joe Mixon played in several games and achieved 263 rushing yards against Texas Tech.

2016: College Football at Oklahoma

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

2016: All-Big 12 Honors

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

March 8, 2017: 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, Mixon apologizes

On April 21, 2017, a settlement was reached in the lawsuit filed by Amelia Molitor, and Joe Mixon apologized to her.

June 2, 2017: Signing with the Bengals

On June 2, 2017, Joe Mixon signed a four-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals for $5.45 million, which included a signing bonus of $2.10 million.

September 10, 2017: 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: Entering the 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: Contract Extension with Bengals

On September 1, 2020, Joe Mixon signed a four-year, $48 million contract extension with the Bengals, keeping him with the team 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 that caused him to miss three games.

2021: Career High Rushing Yards and Touchdowns

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

January 5, 2022: Positive COVID-19 Test

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 after allegedly pointing a gun at a woman.

February 3, 2023: Aggravated menacing charge dismissed

On February 3, 2023, less than 24 hours after the warrant was issued, the aggravated menacing charge against Joe Mixon was dismissed at the request of The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office.

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 and transported to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

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 the "shots fired" case at his home, but Mixon was not charged.

April 7, 2023: Criminal charge against Mixon refiled

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

August 17, 2023: Mixon found not guilty

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.