Joe Mixon, the running back who was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Houston Texans, has signed a three-year, $27 million contract extension with the Texans. The deal includes $13 million in guaranteed money. Mixon had one year left on his previous contract with the Bengals, where he was set to make $5.75 million. The trade came as a shock to Mixon, but he expressed feeling at home with the Texans and is looking forward to the opportunity to remain a starter. Mixon is coming off his fourth career 1,000-yard season and will bring his talent and experience to the Texans' backfield. In addition to signing Mixon, the Texans also signed defensive tackle Tim Settle to a two-year contract worth up to $7 million. [9c701fe3]