The Facts: Mixon could be a cap casualty for the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason according to Jay Morrison of The Athletic.

Diehards Line: Morrison went on to explain that "reallocating $7.3 million to more pressing needs feels closer to a certainty than a mere possibility." The Bengals need to sign Tee Higgins and Joe Burrow to massive contract extensions this offseason and a big contract for wideout Ja'Marr Chase will likely come in 2024. Releasing Mixon with a post-June 1 designation would save $10 million. ... Mixon turns 27 in July and, while he is still an effective running back, his average rushing yards per game were his lowest since his rookie season and his yards per carry dropped to 3.9. He still scored nine touchdowns but five of them came in one game. Morrison writes the Bengals could look to draft a running back this year. With Samaje Perine also a free agent, a Mixon release would make the backfield a blank slate heading into free agency.