Bengals' Mixon not yet cleared for Week 5, will 'for sure' play Week 6

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon said Tuesday he still hasn't been cleared for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Mixon added that he will "for sure" play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6.

The sophomore back, chosen with the 48th overall pick of the 2017 draft, has been sidelined since undergoing surgery to remove a small particle in his knee after a Week 2 game against the Baltimore Ravens. He was given an initial recovery timeline of two weeks.

Mixon had rushed for 179 yards and a touchdown on 38 attempts in his first two games, adding 57 receiving yards on six catches.

He still leads the Bengals in rushing yards, though veteran Giovani Bernard has gained 155 yards and scored three touchdowns this season while taking on a larger role in Mixon's absence.