CINCINNATI, OHIO – JANUARY 07: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball during the first quarter in the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
The Cincinnati Bengals have decided to shake up their running back room in the early stages of free agency.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bengals have signed former Indianapolis Colts star running back Zack Moss to a two-year deal worth $8 million. That includes $4.525 million in cash for 2024.

In another move, the Bengals have released veteran Joe Mixon, Schefter added:

The Bengals were widely expected to release Mixon last year, but they wound up bringing the former Pro Bowler back for a seventh year. In releasing Mixon, the Bengals clear just over $6 million in salary cap space.

While Mixon heads to free agency. Moss now gets to star in an offense led by Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase. Moss had a career year for the Colts last season, rushing for 794 yards and five touchdowns to go along with 27 receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns

There was plenty of turnover at the running back position on Monday. All in one day, we saw Mixon get released, Moss head to Cincinnati, Saquon Barkley sign with Philadelphia, Tony Pollard sign with Tennessee, Josh Jacobs sign with Green Bay and D’Andre Swift sign with Chicago. On top of that, the Packers released Pro Bowler Aaron Jones after landing Jacobs.

For his career, Moss has 2,076 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns to go along with 75 receptions for 523 yards and four touchdowns.