The biggest roster need for all 32 NFL teams: Cowboys have WR hole to fill
While free agency and the NFL Draft are behind us, the work continues for all 32 NFL teams. Here are the biggest holes left to fill.APRIL 30
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Chiefs Reveals 1 Key For 'Explosive' New RB Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach knows how important Elijah Mitchell could be to the offense.
APRIL 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chiefs Reveals 1 Key For 'Explosive' New RB Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach knows how important Elijah Mitchell could be to the offense.
APRIL 19 • SACBEE.COM
Chiefs want help along the line in the NFL draft. The question is, offensive or defensive?
The Kansas City Chiefs need some help along the line from the NFL draftAPRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs' Andy Reid Has Positive Scouting Report On New RB Elijah Mitchell Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is bullish on what to expect from new running back Elijah Mitchell.
APRIL 6 • SACBEE.COM
Chiefs Newly-Signed Running Back Admits To 'Challenges' New Kansas City Chiefs running back Elijah Mitchell is ready to prove his worth after missing the entire 2024 season with an injury.
MARCH 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Elijah Mitchell: 'I'm Hungrier Than Ever and I'm Ready to Roll' | Chiefs Press Conference 3/20 Running back,Elijah Mitchell addressed the media after signing with the Kansas City Chiefs.
MARCH 20 • CHIEFS.COM
Do Chiefs Need To Add To Loaded Running Back Room? The Kansas City Chiefs added Elijah Mitchell to the running back room in free agency, but is that enough?
MARCH 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chiefs Move Graded As Major 'What If' Signing The Kansas City Chiefs signed running back Elijah Mitchell in free agency, and he can be a huge addition to the offense, but there’s a big w...
MARCH 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chiefs' RB Bounce-Back Season Faces 1 Obstacle The Kansas City Chiefs signed running back Elijah Mitchell, and after missing the entire 2024 season, one thing is standing in his way from...
MARCH 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chiefs signing DL Jerry Tillery and bringing back RB Kareem Hunt, AP source says
Two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Friday that the Chiefs are signing defensive lineman Jerry Tillery and bringing back running back Kareem Hunt, who s...MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers cut 2 more players, increasing 2025 dead cap charge to more than $86 million
The San Francisco 49ers cut defensive linemen Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins at the start of the new league year in the latest moves to overhaul the rosterMARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers agree to 2-year deal with Demarcus Robinson after losing several key players, AP source says
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a two-year, $9.5 million contract with wide receiver Demarcus RobinsonMARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs Create 1-2 Punch for Mahomes Offense With RB Signing The Kansas City Chiefs have signed Elijah Mitchell to bolster their running back room.
MARCH 11 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
The 49ers lose several key players on the opening day of free agency
The opening of free agency for the San Francisco 49ers was more about their losses than their additionsMARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs Agree to One-Year Contract With Ex-49ers Running Back Elijah Mitchell The 26-year-old is seeking to recapture his rookie-year magic.
MARCH 10 • KANSASCITY.COM
Reports: Chiefs agree to deals with OT Jaylon Moore, RB Elijah Mitchell A rebuild of the offensive line underway in Kansas City will include offensive tackle Jaylon Moore, who reportedly agreed to a two-year, $30...
MARCH 10 • KANSASCITY.COM
Finds new home in Kansas City The Chiefs are in line to sign Mitchell (hamstring) to a one-year contract worth up to $3.5 million, Tommy Call III of USA Today reports.
Impact Mitchell missed his entire 2024 campaign with San Francisco after undergoing hamstring surgery last August, but he projects to be ready for the start of offseason activities with his new club. Across four years with the 49ers, the oft-injured Mitchell only managed to suit up for 27 of a possible 68 regular-season games, but he now finds an intriguing landing spot with a solid potential ceiling, should he manage to stay healthy and put his trademark speed to use. Kareem Hunt is a pending unrestricted free agent for the Chiefs, but Isiah Pacheco has one year remaining on his rookie deal, leaving Mitchell in likely position to handle a depth role.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Needs surgery on hamstring Mitchell will have surgery on his hamstring after being placed on injured reserve Tuesday, ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner reports.
Impact Out for most of the summer with a hamstring injury, Mitchell returned to practice Aug. 21 but then suffered a more serious hamstring injury not long thereafter. He's now out for the season and scheduled for surgery, leaving Jordan Mason as the presumed No. 2 running back ahead of a Week 1 matchup with the Jets. The 49ers hope to get Christian McCaffrey (calf) back in practice soon, and they're backfield depth suddenly looks shaky with Isaac Guerendo bothered by a groin injury and Cody Schrader claimed off waivers by the division-rival Rams. Mason and Patrick Taylor are the only fully healthy RBs on the roster or practice squad.
AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Trent Williams remains off the 49ers' 53-man roster as a holdout after cutdown day
The San Francisco 49ers set their initial 53-man roster for the season with one key piece missingAUGUST 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Going to injured reserve The 49ers placed Mitchell (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Mitchell kicked off August with a strained hamstring that sidelined him for a good portion of training camp and the entire preseason slate, but he returned to practice last Wednesday, signaling he was making progress in his recovery. It's unclear if the aforementioned health concern precipitated this move, but he'll nonetheless miss the entire season. With Mitchell on IR, Jordan Mason, Isaac Guerendo and Patrick Taylor will be the reserve running backs behind Christian McCaffrey (calf) to begin the campaign.
AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not suiting up Friday Mitchell isn't in line to play in Friday's preseason game in Las Vegas, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact A strained hamstring sidelined Mitchell for the first two exhibitions, and even though he returned to practice Wednesday, the 49ers will opt to keep him in street clothes two days later. He'll thus turn his focus to Week 1, when he's expected to serve as the primary backup to All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey (calf). In 27 regular-season games in his three-year career, Mitchell has averaged 4.7 YPC while scoring 10 total touchdowns.
AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Retakes practice field Mitchell (hamstring) resumed practicing Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Mitchell has been sidelined due to a strained hamstring since Aug. 6, but he's managed to resume practicing ahead of San Francisco's preseason finale against the Raiders on Friday. The 49ers could still opt to hold Mitchell out of exhibition action, but he looks ready to suit up Week 1 versus the Jets. Meanwhile, while Christian McCaffrey (calf) continues to work his way back, Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) and Jordan Mason (hip) both also resumed practicing this week.
AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Likely not playing Saturday Mitchell (hamstring) is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Areareports.
Impact The 49ers have a numbered of injured running backs including Christian McCaffrey (calf) and Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) also not playing Saturday, but it doesn't seem as if possible backup Jordan Mason will play extensive minutes either. As a result, Cody Schrader, Matt Breida and Patrick Taylor could see extensive playing time.
AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Has strained hamstring Coach Kyle Shanahan relayed Tuesday that Mitchell is dealing with a strained hamstring, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Impact Meanwhile, Christian McCaffrey has a calf strain that figures to sideline him a couple of weeks and Isaac Guerendo has been slowed by a hamstring issue. To bolster their backfield depth amidst the injuries, the 49ers have added Matt Breida to the mix. Once Mitchell returns to the field, he'll look to cement his standing as McCaffrey 's top backup.
AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
