Texans Are Acquiring Running Back Joe Mixon From The Bengals, AP Source Says – News18

The Houston Texans are buying operating again Joe Mixon from the Cincinnati Bengals, an individual acquainted with the deal instructed The Associated Press on Tuesday.

The particular person spoke to the AP on situation of anonymity as a result of the commerce hasn’t been finalized. Mixon will change Devin Singletary, who has agreed to a cope with the New York Giants.

Mixon led the Bengals final season with 1,034 yards dashing and 9 touchdowns. Cincinnati deliberate to launch him after agreeing on a contract with operating again Zack Moss on Monday.

Instead, the Texans are sending an undisclosed draft choose to the Bengals to maintain Mixon off the open market. He’ll be part of Dameon Pierce within the backfield for the AFC South champions.

Led by rookie coach DeMeco Ryans and AP Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud, the Texans superior to the second spherical of the AFC playoffs final season.

The Bengals additionally agreed on a one-yr cope with tight finish Mike Gesicki, one other particular person acquainted with that deal instructed the AP. The particular person spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of the contract can’t be signed till the brand new league yr opens Wednesday.

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(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – Associated Press)