The Seattle Seahawks are signing veteran running back Joe Mixon after he missed the entire 2025 NFL season, according to multiple reports. The move follows a workout in Seattle, with NFL Network and other outlets reporting the team is adding Mixon to its running back group to provide immediate depth.
Context for the signing includes Seattle’s current running back availability concerns. Several sources describe a banged-up or depleted backfield and note the Seahawks are waiting for Zach Charbonnet to return from injured reserve. One outlet specifically frames Seattle’s early-season performance as middle-of-the-league in rushing production while managing injuries at the position.
Across the coverage, outlets converge on Mixon’s recent absence and injury-driven timeline. CBS Sports and Yardbarker report Mixon missed all of 2025 due to a foot injury and have not played since a postseason game in January 2025. Other reports emphasize that Mixon worked out for Seattle on Monday and that the signing is to either the roster or practice squad, depending on the account, while also noting his prior production in earlier seasons.
