Two-time Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon is working out for the Seattle Seahawks, a wild move confirmed by FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer that has everyone in the Emerald City talking. You heard that right: the Hawks are kicking the tires on a guy who spent seven years lighting it up for the Bengals and then a couple seasons with the Texans. But what’s really blowing minds is *who* it is, given his recent history.
The Seahawks’ Running Back Room Is An Emergency
Honestly, the Seahawks looking for a running back isn’t shocking at all. Our RB room is looking more like an emergency ward than a depth chart right now. Jadarian Price just landed on injured reserve, Zach Charbonnet is still making his way back from the PUP list, and even George Holani was limited in practice this past week, dealing with a rib injury. Who’s left? Right now, we’ve got Emanuel Wilson, Holani, and Velus Jones Jr., who was just signed to the 53-man roster to fill in the gaps. It’s a tough spot, and frankly, we need some serious help.
From “Career Over” To A Shot In Seattle?
But it’s Mixon himself that makes this move so wild. This isn’t just some camp body. When he’s healthy, Mixon has been an absolute beast, running for over 1,000 yards five times in his last nine seasons. That’s big-time production. The catch? Mixon missed the entire 2025 season with a brutal foot injury. It was so bad, in fact, that at one point he told former teammates that “his career is over.” Yeah, you read that right. He thought it was done.
But here we are. He never actually filed retirement paperwork, and from the looks of it, he’s seemingly healthy now. Can you imagine? A guy who thought his playing days were done could now be an option for your Seahawks, stepping in as much-needed running back depth for a team desperately trying to navigate this regular season with a banged-up backfield.
So, what’s next? The Hawks gotta decide if Mixon, despite that gnarly 2025 foot injury and those chilling words about his career, is the answer to our RB woes. This isn’t just about adding another name; it’s about finding someone who can step up and help carry this offense through a tough stretch. Keep those eyes peeled, 12s. If he proves he’s truly back, this could be massive for our season.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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