Joe Mixon’s Career ‘May Never’ Resume as Seahawks Physical Exposes ‘Degenerative’ Foot Injury
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Joe Mixon appeared ready to restart his NFL career after working out for the Seattle Seahawks. But the team decided not to sign the veteran running back after he failed his physical due to concerns about his foot.
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Reports say Mixon has a degenerative foot condition that kept him out for all of last season. The severity of the injury has raised serious doubts about his ability to continue his professional football career.
Joe Mixon’s failed Seahawks physical uncovers career-threatening injury news
Seattle invited Mixon for a workout after sending Jadarian Price to injured reserve. The physical ended the opportunity before a contract was completed.
Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) and linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) during the third quarter of a 2025 AFC Divisional Round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images“Joe Mixon, the free agent running back, one of the biggest-named free agent running backs, visited yesterday, and the Seahawks did not pass him on the physical. There were reports that they were gonna sign him due to a degenerative foot issue that may never allow Joe Mixon to play again. The Seahawks elected not to sign him,” Ian Rapoport reported. “And Mike, this is not a surprise. This is something the Houston Texans have known. This is why he did not play his final year in Houston. And I would say whether or not he plays again ever is certainly up for debate.”
The report changes the meaning of Mixon’s 2025 season miss. He produced 1,039 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, 36 receptions, and 309 receiving yards for Houston in 2024. Houston did not publicly explain his absence, so the reported foot condition provides context without confirming career outcome. Mixon’s future depends on medical information that is not public.
Joe Mixon’s foot condition reframes missed Houston season
Mixon’s 2024 production gave Seattle a reason to explore the signing, but the Seahawks’ Mixon report shows how quickly that plan changed after the medical review.
Because a degenerative foot condition inherently worsens over time, the report highlights an ongoing career risk rather than a simple setback. This stark reality directly pushed Seattle to step away while reframing his entire silent year in Houston. Seattle’s running-back situation remains unsettled after Price went to injured reserve.
Seattle must now search for another healthy back, and Joe Mixon faces an uncertain future in football. His past production keeps a return possible, but another failed medical evaluation could make the decision harder for interested teams.
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