Joe Mixon, a running back with the Bengals, is sick of hearing people predict his dismissal.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has been through this before.

During a tumultuous offseason highlighted by legal issues, Mixon was subject to speculation that the Bengals would release him to create some salary-cap relief before he agreed to restructure his contract and take a $4.39 million pay cut last July.

While the Bengals aren’t strapped for cash this year — their $61.3M in 2024 cap space is seventh-most in the league — many have questioned whether Mixon could be released this time and save the team $5.75M as opposed to carrying a $8.85M cap hit into next year.

Mixon doesn’t seem to be worried about his standing with the Bengals, however, as his social media response about possibly being cut suggests his spot on Cincy’s roster is safe and he’s tired of talking about it.

After a down 2022 season in which he rushed for 814 yards and seven touchdowns, Mixon bounced back with his fourth 1,000-yard rushing season in 2023. His 1,034 yards ranked eighth in the NFL, and his 257 carries were fifth-most. Mixon also ranked in the top 10 in rushing touchdowns (nine) and first downs via run (59).

A second-round pick of the Bengals in 2017, Mixon has rushed for 6,412 yards and 49 touchdowns on 1,571 carries while averaging 4.1 yards per carry. He made his lone Pro Bowl in 2021 when he set career highs in rushing yards (1,205) and touchdowns (13).

The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract, and his $8.85M salary is sixth-highest among running backs in 2024.