ELIJAH MITCHELL NEWS

Deebo Samuel y Elijah Mitchell Están Listos Para Jugar Contra Arizona Kyle Shanahan tuvo buenas noticias en su reporte de lesionados que presentó durante la rueda de prensa de cara al partido contra los Arizona...

JANUARY 8, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Ready to play Week 18 Mitchell (knee) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact It'll be interesting to see how the 49ers use Mitchell, especially considering the team has a chance to claim the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Expect Mitchell to get a healthy dose of touches, particularly in the second half, if the 49ers continue to limit the usage of their dynamic starter, Christian McCaffrey, who didn't practice both Wednesday and Thursday for precautionary reasons.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Activate RB Elijah Mitchell from the Injured Reserve List The San Francisco 49ers activated the running back from the Injured Reserve list and made other roster moves ahead of #AZvsSF.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

49ers set to welcome back Samuel, Mitchell for finale

The San Francisco 49ers could have their full complement of playmakers for the regular season finale with receiver Deebo Samuel and running back Elijah Mitchell set to return from...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Deebo Samuel, Elijah Mitchell, Christian McCaffrey Cleared for #AZvsSF Wide receiver Deebo Samuel and running backs Elijah Mitchell and Christian McCaffrey are expected to play in the 49ers regular season finale...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Likely to return Sunday Coach Kyle Shanahan told Adam Copeland of KNBR 680 San Francisco on Thursday that he expects Mitchell (knee) to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game versus the...

Impact While Mitchell returned to practice Wednesday, the 49ers didn't officially designate him for return from IR until Thursday. The move opened up a 21-day window for the 49ers to activate Mitchell from IR, but he seemingly won't need that much time for the team to do so. As for the rest of the backfield, Christian McCaffrey (ankle/knee) hasn't practiced this week, but he revealed to David Lombardi of The Athletic on Thursday that his absences were a precaution, and he should be active this weekend. If both McCaffrey and Mitchell are able to suit up, it'll mark their fourth contest working together since the former arrived from Carolina in October. In the first three, Mitchell recorded 41 touches to McCaffrey's 47 in Weeks 10 through 12, so there may be room for both to produce.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Open Practice Window for Elijah Mitchell, Deebo Samuel Update The San Francisco 49ers have opened up the 21-day practice window for running back Elijah Mitchell.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Designated for return from IR Coach Kyle Shanahan said Mitchell (knee) will practice Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Thus, Mitchell's 21-day window to return from injured reserve will open. The second-year running back is five weeks into his recovery from a sprained MCL in his left knee, which was expected to take 6-to-8 weeks to recover from. It's unknown if Mitchell has a chance to play in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Cardinals, but with Christian McCaffrey dealing with a mild ankle sprain, Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price are the only healthy RBs on San Francisco's active roster.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Elijah Mitchell on comeback trail again as playoffs near Running back Elijah Mitchell returned to 49ers’ practice Wednesday for the first time since his Nov. 27 knee sprain.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Return to practice likely this week 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Mitchell (knee) is slated to practice this week, which would open his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve, Josh Dubow of The Associate...

Impact Mitchell is dealing with his second MCL sprain of the season and has been sidelined since Week 12. He suffered the injury Nov. 27 and was given a recovery timeline of 6-8 weeks. So far, five weeks have passed, so the running back is on schedule. It's unclear if he has a chance to be active Sunday against the Cardinals, but he'll at least take a first step toward his return to San Francisco's active roster.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel set to miss 3rd straight game for 49ers

San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel will miss Sunday’s game against Las Vegas even after returning to practice for two days this week

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Practice window not open yet Coach Kyle Shanahan relayed that Mitchell (knee) didn't practice Friday due to an illness, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shanahan hinted Monday that a return to practice for Mitchell was possible before week's end, which would have opened his 21-day window to return from injured reserve. Instead, Mitchell has caught the bug that's impacted a few 49ers this week, thus delaying his first on-field work since spraining his MCL on Nov. 27. Assuming he's designated for return from IR next week, he'll have a chance to play Week 18 against the Cardinals, but more realistically the team is aiming to have him available for the postseason as a backfield option behind Christian McCaffrey.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shanahan Shares Injury Updates on Deebo Samuel, Elijah Mitchell and More San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan discussed injury timelines and progress reports for Deebo Samuel, Elijah Mitchell, Kerry Hyder...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Progressing in recovery San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Mitchell (knee) has made "real good progress," and the running back's 21-day window to return from injured reserve may open...

Impact After picking up a sprained MCL in his left knee Nov. 27, Mitchell was given a recovery timeline of 6-8 weeks. As of Monday, he's entered his fifth week of rehab from the injury, but there have been signals from Shanahan that Mitchell is in a good spot in that regard, per David Lombardi of The Athletic. Even if the 49ers designate Mitchell for return Friday, he's unlikely to be activated ahead of Sunday's game in Las Vegas. More realistically, the team is aiming for him to get back on the active roster for a Week 18 matchup with the Cardinals, or for the playoffs.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On track in recovery Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Mitchell (knee) is on track with his recovery from an MCL sprain, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic.

Impact Lombardi also added that Mitchell is expected to occupy the 49ers' final IR spot (with a designation to return) following Javon Kinlaw's (knee) recent activation from injured reserve. The 24-year-old's initial timetable was expected to be 6-8 weeks, so he is still likely to miss the rest of the regular season, but a return for the start of San Francisco's playoff run seems possible. Mitchell was performing well in a complementary role behind Christian McCaffrey before getting hurt, so expect him to reclaim that role when he is healthy enough to return.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts over to IR Mitchell (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact It's important to note that Mitchell could, and likely will, return during the 49ers' postseason run if the team gets to the playoffs, but this designation confirms the second-year back is out through at least Week 16. Based on the initial timetable placed by coach Kyle Shanahan earlier in the week, the postseason appears a more likely target for Mitchell's return to action. The 49ers did not choose to call up Tevin Coleman from the practice squad, meaning Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price will be left to back up star running back Christian McCaffrey on Sunday against the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will 49ers use Deebo Samuel as a runner more often down the stretch?

Elijah Mitchell sprained his left MCL. Christian McCaffrey has been hurt for much of the last three years. Should the 49ers rely on Deebo Sa...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

McCaffrey returns to practice for short-handed 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers lost one of their key running backs to a knee injury, but got much better news about their other one

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Elijah Mitchell Fuera de 6 a 8 Semanas; Nuevo Esquinero para los 49ers El corredor de los 49ers Elijah Mitchell estará fuera de acción entre seis a ocho semanas debido a una lesión de rodilla durante el partido...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Elijah Mitchell to Miss the Rest of the Regular Season with an MCL Sprain He finishes the season with a rushing average of 5.6 yards per carry.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) out 6-8 weeks

The 49ers will be without one of their key weapons for the rest of the regular season, as RB Elijah Mitchell is slated to miss 6-8 weeks.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

49ers minutia minute: With Elijah Mitchell out 6 to 8 weeks, who's next in line? A review of Sunday's win revealed a strong game for Samson Ebukam and the moment Jauan Jennings started getting under the Saints' skin.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

49ers defense playing at Super Bowl level

When San Francisco turned an opening-drive takeaway into a field goal, the 49ers' confident defense believed that would be enough scoring for a win

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks Coach Kyle Shanahan noted Monday that Mitchell (knee) is in line to be out 6-to-8 weeks, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, the 49ers plan to place Mitchell on IR, which would ensure that he misses at least four games, but based on the estimated timetable put forth by Shanahan, the running back doesn't seem likely to be back before the postseason. In Mitchell's looming absence, Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price now are in line to log change-of-pace/complementary snaps for the 49ers behind top back Christian McCaffrey, while Tevin Coleman is a candidate to be elevated from the team's practice squad.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely sprained other MCL Mitchell (knee) likely sprained his MCL in Sunday's win over the Saints, but the injury isn't to the same knee as his Week 1 MCL sprain, per coach Kyle Shanahan, Eric Branch of the...

Impact Mitchell sat out Weeks 2-8 due to the first MCL sprain, which suggests he could be facing another multi-week absence, though the 49ers will do more testing before releasing a return timetable. Shanahan believes this injury is less severe than Mitchell's previous MCL sprain, per Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Christian McCaffrey will lead the 49ers' backfield in Mitchell's absence, with Jordan Mason and possibly fellow rookie Tyrion Davis-Price on hand as well.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE