NFL Notes: Joe Mixon, Draft, Cowboys, Texans

Joe Mixon

Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon and Amelia Molitor, the woman he punched a few years ago, released a joint statement on Friday after they agreed to a civil settlement.

“I’m thankful Mia and I were able to talk privately,” Mixon said in the statement. “I was able to apologize to her one-to-one. The way I reacted that night, that’s not me. That’s not the way I was raised. I think she understands that.

“Talking together helps move us past what happened. I know I have to keep working to be a better person, and this is another step in that direction. I love working with kids, and I’m looking for more chances to do that kind of work. I want to lead a life that inspires them, and I hope I can lead by…