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Mike Macdonald on Joe Mixon: "Didn't work out"

The Seattle Seahawks, facing a shortage of running back depth, invited free agent Joe Mixon to a workout on Monday. Despite initial indications that the session was progressing well, the team ultimately declined to add him to the practice squad.

Coach Mike Macdonald addressed the decision during Wednesday’s press conference, stating simply that Mixon ‘didn’t work out,’ leaving the specifics of the evaluation process undisclosed. Mixon’s availability remains tied to lingering health concerns, as he spent the entire 2025 season on the Houston Texans’ non-football injury list without a clear diagnosis.

Now a free agent, he could still find a landing spot with teams in need of backfield help, including the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Seahawks’ move underscores the uncertainty surrounding Mixon’s readiness, even as other franchises continue to scout him. Macdonald’s brief response reflects the NFL’s standard practice of keeping player evaluations private, though the outcome leaves Mixon’s future in limbo for now.

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