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Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is the big subject of extension speculation for the team as training camp gets underway.
With the deadline for the team to do a long-term deal with star wideout A.J. Green in the rearview, it’s all eyes on Mixon.
Naturally, pretty much anything Mixon says on social media or otherwise can be suggestively read into until something concrete does happen.
Which is what makes a new Twitter exchange between safety Shawn Williams and the star running back himself so interesting. Mixon alluded to big life decisions and Williams didn’t waste any time dropping a one-liner that sure sounds like contract talk:
Just sign on the dotted line brotha đź“ť
— Shawn Williams (@36SLY36) August 2, 2020
What do we know?
Back in May, a report said the Bengals and Mixon’s camp had “productive” talks about an extension. We know the team wants to get one done, though it’s a “for the right price” sort of thing, especially given the devalued nature of running back and the potential for a reduced salary cap in 2021.
For now, Bengals fans will just have to make do with little breadcrumbs like this.
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