Elijah Mitchell - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Bumps up from practice squad The Eagles elevated Mitchell from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact This marks Mitchell's third elevation of the campaign, meaning Philadelphia will need to sign him to the active roster after Week 9 if there's an expectation that he'll remain the team's No. 2 RB behind Saquon Barkley. With Barkley not operating at 100 percent last Sunday at Washington, Mitchell handled 57 percent of the snaps to the former's 32 percent, but Barkley's 14 touches went for 54 yards from scrimmage and one TD, while Mitchell produced just 37 total yards on 15 touches. The breakdown of work may skew more in Barkley's direction this week considering he entered the weekend without a designation for Sunday's matchup, but Mitchell figures to remains involved out of the Eagles backfield.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to practice squad Mitchell reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Mitchell was heavily involved in Philadelphia's loss at Washington in Week 8, carrying the ball 11 times for 34 yards and adding four catches on six targets for three yards. Starter Saquon Barkley was in and out of Sunday's contest with a back injury, and he was less effective than Mitchell as a rusher. Mitchell can be elevated from the practice squad once more this season before the Eagles would have to sign him to the active roster for him to be allowed to suit up for regular-season games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets 15 touches in Week 8 loss Mitchell rushed 11 times for 34 yards and caught four of six targets for three yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders.

Impact Mitchell led the team in rushing yards while notching two fewer carries than Saquon Barkley, who was in and out of the game while playing through a back injury. Jaydon Blue, whom the Eagles signed from their practice squad Wednesday, contributed primarily as a special-teams kickoff returner while notching one catch and no carries. Mitchell has been elevated from the practice squad for each of Philadelphia's last two games, so he'll be eligible for one more elevation in Week 9 against the Giants before the Eagles have to sign him to the active roster to keep using him on gamedays.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from practice squad The Eagles elevated Mitchell from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact It's the second consecutive week in which Mitchell has been elevated to the Eagles' 53-man roster. He was the RB3 against the Cowboys in Week 7, and he'll reprise that depth role behind Saquon Barkley and Dameon Pierce for Sunday's game against the Commanders. Mitchell turned three carries into 11 yards and added three catches on four targets for 23 yards during Philadelphia's 38-21 loss to Dallas.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Mitchell reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Mitchell is a prime candidate for promotion or elevation to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders. The running back played 14 offensive snaps in the Eagles' Week 7 loss to the Cowboys, logging three carries for 11 yards in the contest. With Saqyon Barkley (hamstring) banged up and Dameon Pierce (undisclosed) moved to IR, Mitchell could be the team's No. 2 rusher for Week 8 behind Jaydon Blue.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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Elevated from practice squad The Eagles elevated Mitchell from the practice squad ahead of Monday night's game against Dallas.

Impact Mitchell figures to operate as the RB3 behind Saquon Barkley (hamstring) and Dameon Pierce. Mitchell has appeared in just one regular-season game since the 2023 season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Mitchell elevated for Week 7 Eagles RB Elijah Mitchell will be available for Week 7 after elevation

OCTOBER 26 • USATODAY.COM

Inks deal with Philadelphia Mitchell was signed to the Eagles' practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Mitchell will return to Philadelphia after being reaching an injury settlement with the team in August. The running back appears to have fully recovered from his undisclosed injury, and he'll now have a chance to prove himself and potentially earn an elevation to the active roster down the road. The Eagles waived both Jaydon Blue and Carson Steele (shoulder) on Tuesday, and Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is still less than 100 percent, so Dameon Pierce is currently their only healthy option in the backfield. If Mitchell can get up to speed in time, there is a good chance he is elevated to play in Monday night's matchup with the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Let go from IR by Philadelphia The Eagles released Mitchell (undisclosed) form injured reserve with an injury settlement Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Mitchell was originally slated to miss the entire 2026 season after being placed on the Eagles' IR on Monday. However, with the injury settlement, the 2021 sixth-rounder will have the opportunity to sign with a team once he's fully healthy. Mitchell's lone appearance in the 2025 regular season with the Chiefs was against the Broncos in Week 7, when he failed to haul in his lone target while playing seven snaps on offense.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to IR The Eagles placed Mitchell (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Mitchell signed with the Eagles in early June, and the supplemental backfield behind Saquon Barkley was wide open for any unproven running back to claim. Unfortunately, Mitchell's mysterious injury seems to be too serious to hold a roster spot for, and the 28-year-old will spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. The Eagles signed running back Ja'Quinden Jackson in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Philly The Eagles signed Mitchell on Tuesday.

Impact After trying out during Philadelphia's rookie camp earlier this spring, per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Mitchell is now getting a chance to make an impression with the birds as offseason workouts resume. There could be room for legitimate competition in the Eagles' backfield behind Saquon Barkley, as both Tank Bigsby and 2024 fourth-rounder Will Shipley are relatively unproven.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles sign RB Elijah Mitchell Mitchell participated in the Eagles' Rookie Camp on a tryout basis.

JUNE 2 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Why Eagles Are Signing All These Once-Great RBs - And What It Means For Will Shipley's Future Another running back has been added to the Philadelphia Eagles roster. The Eagles signed former San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitc...

JUNE 2 • SI.COM

Former Chiefs RB suddenly searching for another NFL chance Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Elijah Mitchell has been released by the New England Patriots in the wake of the 2026 NFL Draft.

APRIL 29 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Patriots Release RB Elijah Mitchell The Patriots announced that they have released RB Elijah Mitchell.

APRIL 28 • PATRIOTS.COM

Dropped by New England The Patriots released Mitchell on Tuesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact The 27-year-old running back from Louisiana inked a reserve/future contract with New England in early February, but it now appears the team has decided to move in another direction. Mitchell's last in-game action came with the Chiefs in 2025, when he appeared in one contest and failed to catch his lone target across seven offensive snaps.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Regrading last year's Chiefs FA signings: Elijah Mitchell literally gave KC nothing When the Kansas City Chiefs signed Elijah Mitchell last March, it honestly seemed like a solid addition to the running backs room, especiall...

MARCH 25 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Signs with New England The Patriots signed Mitchell to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.

Impact Mitchell spent time on the team's practice squad late last season but didn't appear in any games and was ultimately released in January. The 27-year-old also appeared in one game with the Chiefs during the 2025 campaign, playing seven offensive snaps and failing to haul in his lone target.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Former Chiefs player might be learning the NFL's harshest lesson Elijah Mitchell now faces an uncertain NFL future after brief, inactive stops with the Chiefs and Patriots.

JANUARY 24 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Mike Vrabel Explains Decision To Sign Darrell Taylor Ahead Of Texans Game - NESN.com The New England Patriots made an intriguing move to their practice squad ahead of their divisional round playoff game against the Houston Te...

JANUARY 15 • NESN.COM

Released by New England The Patriots released Mitchell from the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Mitchell signed to New England's practice squad in late December as a possible depth option for TreVeyon Henderson, who was questionable to play with a concussion. The five-year pro from Louisiana is four years removed from his best season in 2021, when he rushed the ball 207 times for 963 yards and five touchdowns, while also catching the ball 19 times for 137 yards and one touchdown.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with New England The Patriots signed Mitchell to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Mitchell was waived by the Chiefs last Saturday and has already found a new home. The running back has a chance to be elevated for Week 17 against the Jets due to the Patriots' starting back, TreyVeyon Henderson (concussion), potentially not clearing the league's five-step concussion protocol in time for Sunday's game.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out in Kansas City Mitchell was waived by the Chiefs on Saturday.

Impact The 27-year-old from Louisiana signed a one-year deal worth up to $3.5 million with the Chiefs this past offseason but appeared in just one game prior to being waived. Mitchell has played in 28 regular-season games since being drafted in 2021, rushing for 1,523 yards and nine touchdowns. In a corresponding move, Kansas City signed Dameon Pierce to its active roster Saturday.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 14 Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Mitchell will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive game, as the Chiefs will go with a three-man backfield Sunday in Kareem Hunt, Isiah Pacheco and Brashard Smith. Mitchell's next opportunity to play is Week 15 against the Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 14, though he's unlikely to play unless Hunt, Pacheco or Smith were to miss time.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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