Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon agreed to a salary reduction on Friday for the last two years of the four year extension he signed in 2020. We break down what that means for Mixon, and the Bengals' cap situation as we wait for Joe Burrow's extension. For Mixon, the new contract terms give him a better shot to stick with the Bengals through 2024 and a chance to recoup reducy salary via incentives that could increase his earnings. Mixon and the team will also benefit from continuity. We also break down why this isn't a contract "restructure" by definition - it's something better - and what the agreement means for the extensions we're waiting for the Bengals to finish, and for the running back room in 2023.

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