Joe Mixon joins defending champs

Free-agent running back Joe Mixon (Texans) was signed to the practice squad by the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Oct. 5. With running back Jadarian Price (chest) on the reserve/injured list, and running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) not quite ready to return from a torn ACL, the team was light at tailba

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What is the story about?

Free-agent running back Joe Mixon (Texans) was signed to the practice squad by the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Oct. 5.

With running back Jadarian Price (chest) on the reserve/injured list, and running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) not quite ready to return from a torn ACL, the team was light at tailback in Week 4. Running backs Emanuel Wilson and George Holani held it down in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers, with wide receiver Rashid Shaheed seeing two carries as a tailback.

SOURCE: USA Today - Jacob Camenker

Why it Matters: Well, Wilson was sharp as the lead tailback, and Holani has soft hands out of the backfield. But, there could be a role for Mixon, if he is healthy, and can jump Velus Jones Jr. on the depth chart. However, he is a long

way from having any fantasy appeal.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Joe Mixon joins defending champs