Mixon (knee) hasn't received clearance for the Bengals' Week 5 matchup with the Dolphins but said Wednesday that he would "for sure" play in the contest, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
While it can be taken as a positive that Mixon is optimistic about playing this weekend, he'll first need to prove his health by returning to the practice field. Since undergoing an arthroscopic procedure Sept. 15 to address a slight meniscus tear in his right knee, Mixon has yet to progress beyond working out on a side field. The Bengals will release their first practice report of Week 5 later Wednesday, which will offer a better gauge of where Mixon stands in his recovery.