Joe Mixon had another fantastic season with the Cincinnati Bengals. Overall, he was one of the best running backs in the entire NFL. Additionally, he helped bring the team to yet another AFC Championship game. Unfortunately for the Bengals, they were ousted by the likes of the Kansas City Chiefs. Either way, Mixon is 26 years old, and the Bengals see him as one of the key pieces of this offense.
As it turns out, however, Mixon has been hit with some very serious allegations. According to Yahoo! Sports, the Bengals superstar allegedly pointed a gun at a woman back on January 21st. This was just one day before the Bengals defeated the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round. Additionally, it is being claimed that Mixon said "You should be popped in the face, I should shoot you, the police [can't] get me.”
Agent Defends Joe Mixon
Mixon's agent made a statement to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. "It was a rush to judgement," Peter Schaffer said. "I really feel that police have an obligation before they file charges — because of a damage that can be done to the person's reputation — to do their work. They should be held to a higher standard. Because I don't play with people's lives." Moreover, Mixon's mom told Kelsey Conway that he didn't do it and that this is simply a money grab. As for the Bengals, the organization is currently doing an internal investigation of the matter.
Overall, this is certainly not the story that Bengals fans were hoping to hear right now. Many are still reeling from the loss against the Chiefs, and now, serious allegations are being levied against their running back. For now, this remains a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates. Additionally, let us know your thoughts on these initial reports, in the comments down below.
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