Joe Mixon’s Mom Breaks Silence After Arrest Warrant Issued Against Bengals Star For Allegedly Pointing Gun At A Woman

Published 02/03/2023, 12:23 PM EST

Ahead of the anticipated Super Bowl weekend, the NFL world is forced to turn its attention to other pressing issues. Recently, news of an arrest warrant against a Cincinnati star called for public attention. Bengals RB Joe Mixon was treading on thin ice after an allegation against him surfaced.

But his agent Peter Schaffer was quick to quell the rising uproar. NFL insider Tom Pelissero revealed that Schaffer was confident that the charges would be dropped. The agent seemed more concerned about the damage the incident would cause on the RB’s reputation. In light of all the negative press he’s been receiving, Mixon’s mother broke her silence on the matter.

Joe Mixon finds himself in hot water

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Joe Mixon is wanted on a charge of aggravated menacing. Court documents state that the RB allegedly pointed a firearm and made menacing statements directed at a woman on January 21. The Bengals offered a statement concerning the situation.

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It said, “The club is aware misdemeanor charges have been raised against Joe Mixon. The club is investigating the situation and will not comment further at this time.” But as news of the RB being a wanted man coming to light, Bengals reporter Kelsey Conway reportedly reached out to Mixon’s mother.

This just in: When I reached out to #Bengals RB Joe Mixon for a comment on the warrant, his mom answered and said:
“Did he do it, no he didn’t.”
Referenced the term “money hungry” and said “you guys know Joe” and then hung up.@Enquirer
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) February 3, 2023

In defense of her son, she stated, “Did he do it, no he didn’t.” If convicted of the allegations leveled against him, the RB could reportedly face jail time alongside a fine.

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Mixon’s future hangs in the balance

Mixon’s situation alongside the emerging reports on Joshua Sills have put teams in difficult positions. As a second round 2017 draft pick the RB has been quite instrumental on the field. With this incident coming to light, the Bengals find themselves navigating a tricky situation.

The RB is under contract with the franchise for the 2023 season. In September 2020, Mixon and the Bengals signed a four-year extension that’s worth $48 million. As of now, the franchise has offered no indication about his role in the team since the incident came to public knowledge.

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Anika Gomez is an NFL writer at Essentially Sports. She holds a degree in Journalism, Psychology, and Communicative English from the National School of Journalism and Public Discourse. Anika loves American Football, Formula 1, Basketball, and Tennis.

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Joe Mixon’s Mom Breaks Silence After Arrest Warrant Issued Against Bengals Star For Allegedly Pointing Gun At A Woman

Joe Mixon finds himself in hot water

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Mixon’s future hangs in the balance