The Facts: HC Zac Taylor remained supportive of Mixon's standing on the roster amid speculation about his future. "His future is here with the team," Taylor said in his post-draft news conference on Saturday. "I like Joe Mixon."

Diehards Line: Earlier in the offseason, Bengals executives indicated Mixon's status could be uncertain as the team looks to build its roster. Entering his seventh year, Mixon represents a $12.8 million hit against the salary cap and is coming off a down season following a Pro Bowl appearance in 2021. Cincinnati bolstered its backfield on Day 3 of this year's draft. The Bengals selected Illinois' Chase Brown in the fifth round, adding to a group that includes Mixon, Trayveon Williams and Chris Evans. The Bengals lost Samaje Perine, their No. 2 running back the past two seasons, to the Denver Broncos in free agency. ... Mixon is participating with the team during voluntary workouts. While he declined to comment last week, he expressed excitement to be entering his seventh year with the team. Mixon has also been charged in a misdemeanor menacing case in which he allegedly pointed a gun at a woman while driving, according to local reports and police records. Taylor said the team will let the legal process unfold.