Cincinnati Bengals managed to get their second straight win against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2, but this came with a price of losing their top running back Joe Mixon to an injury. Luckily, it seems like Mixon, who had arthroscopic surgery on his knee several days ago, will soon be back on the pitch.
While the first estimations said that Mixon would be sidelined for two to four weeks, the 22-year-old himself told reporters on Thursday that he is feeling “great” and that the return is up to him.
“It’s my call” – Mixon responded when he was asked when he’ll return while adding that the decision will depend on his comfortability.
Joe Mixon said he’s already walking fine and trying to run after 4 days down.
When he’ll return? “It’s my call.”
Said he’s a competitor when I asked if he hopes it’s only 2 weeks. Said it’s why he played the TNF game injured. @fox19 #Bemgals
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) September 19, 2018
“I’ve been trying to run, but they’ve been restricting me from doing that,” – he explained. “For the most part, right now just trying to maintain being in shape, just trying to do whatever I can working out, being on the bike, being consistent with showing up and doing rehab and things like that. I mean, just the little things like that with recovery, that’s what is going to get me to get back on the field and I’ll definitely continue to do that.“
The news that Joe Mixon might be back sooner than expected certainly got Cincinnati Bengals excited due to lack of other options on the running back position. Mixon played a crucial role in the team’s great start of the season, rushing for 179 yards and a touchdown. He also added six receptions for 57 yards.
