The Cincinnati Bengals have released running back Joe Mixon, ending his seven-year tenure in town, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo followed up by reporting that the Bengals signed former Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss to a two-year, $8 million deal that includes $4.5 million in the first year.
By releasing Mixon, the Bengals created $5.75 million in cap space while incurring $2.75 million in dead money, per Over the Cap.
Mixon, who turns 28 in July, rushed 257 times for 1,034 yards (4.0 yards per carry) and nine touchdowns alongside 52 catches, 376 receiving yards and three scores for 1,410 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns in 2023.