The specifics of running back Joe Mixon's restructured contract with the Cincinnati Bengals surfaced Saturday, and they reportedly could contribute to him staying with the team through 2024.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Mixon took a $4.39 million pay cut in 2023 and a $4.67 million pay cut in 2024. The reworked deal will pay him a base salary of $5.51 million this season, plus $2 million in incentives.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Friday that Mixon had been due $10.1 million in 2023 with a salary cap hit of $12.791 million before the restructure.