Former NFL executive Andrew Brandt has lauded the Houston Texans for their trade with the Cincinnati Bengals, acquiring running back Joe Mixon for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. This strategic move comes after Mixon's impressive performance this season, where he amassed over 1,300 yards and scored 12 touchdowns.

The Bengals are expected to benefit from the transaction as they clear significant cap space, totaling $5.8 million, and pave the way for Chase Brown to step up in his second season. Brown had a strong rookie campaign, contributing almost 1,400 total yards and 11 touchdowns.