Keaton Mitchell - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Chargers receive mostly clean Week 1 Cardinals injury report (with one key name to watch) It's been a relatively quiet week on the injury front for the Chargers *knocks on wood*. RB Keaton Mitchell and WR Brenen Thompson returned...

1 DAY AGO • BOLTBEAT.COM

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1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Cleared from injury report Mitchell (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After logging limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, Mitchell got a full session in Friday and thus appears ready to go for Week 1. Mitchell is an intriguing option in an offense ran by Mike McDaniel, but his injury slowed him for much of the past three weeks, so it's unclear exactly how he will slot in behind starter Omarion Hampton and fellow reserve Kimani Vidal.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited in practice Mitchell (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact The Chargers put a cap on Mitchell's reps for a second straight day, but his ability to practice in any capacity on consecutive days to kick off Week 1 prep is an encouraging sign for his chances of playing in Sunday's season opener.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chargers vs. Cardinals Injury Report: Tuli Tuipulotu & Keaton Mitchell Among 4 Limited on Wednesday Take a look at the Chargers Injury Report ahead of Week 1 against the Cardinals

3 DAYS AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Limited Wednesday Mitchell (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Mitchell returned to practice earlier this week, and a limited session to open the week gives him a good chance to take the field Sunday against the Cardinals. Mitchell is expected to serve as the big-play complementary back behind Omarion Hampton this season. He's worthy of a bench stash in most fantasy leagues.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chargers receive two great key injury updates to start Week 1's practices Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell has been the key injury storyline to watch for entering Week 1 vs. Arizona. Mitchell missed the final preseason...

5 DAYS AGO • BOLTBEAT.COM

Returns to practice Monday Mitchell (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After six straight missed practices, Mitchell's return is a positive step for his Week 1 outlook against the Cardinals. When healthy, Mitchell is expected to serve in a sort-of lightning role to Omarion Hampton's thunder out of the backfield. Mitchell may not be immediately usable in fantasy leagues as a starter, but he's one of the higher-upside bench stashes to see what his role is under new OC Mike McDaniel, who personally campaigned for Mitchell's signing in Los Angeles.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell's concerning practice absences becoming a trend entering Week 1 Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell was not seen not practicing on Thursday. He was working off to the side with a trainer along with WR Brenen Thom...

SEPTEMBER 3 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Remains out of practice Thursday Mitchell (undisclosed) remained a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Mitchell now having missed six straight practices, his status for Week 1 against the Cardinals is starting to come into question. If he's unable to go against Arizona, Kimani Vidal would settle in as the likely RB2 behind Omarion Hampton. Mitchell will need to get back on the field in some capacity next week if he's going to have a chance to suit up for the regular-season opener.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Keaton Mitchell injury may open a desperately Ifneeded door for Kimani Vidal Of all the weapons on the Los Angeles Chargers offense heading into 2026, their running back room may be the most vital to the health of Mik...

SEPTEMBER 2 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Working off to side Monday Mitchell (undisclosed) is not practicing Monday but is working off to the side with a trainer, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mitchell is missing his fourth straight practice due to an unspecified injury, but it sounds like he's getting closer to a return to the field after getting in some work on a side field. The Chargers are expected to utilize all three of Omarion Hampton, Mitchell and Kimani Vidal out of the backfield this season, though Hampton is the clear lead back and possesses the most upside from a fantasy perspective. Mitchell, when healthy, will likely handle a handful of weekly touches to showcase his speed and playmaking while giving Hampton a breather. Mitchell is looking like a fantasy bench stash to open the 2026 season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Thursday Mitchell (undisclosed) did not play in Thursday's 20-18 preseason loss to the Rams.

Impact Mitchell experienced a setback for an unspecified injury in practice earlier in the week, so his absence from Thursday's preseason finale was likely a precautionary move. The nature and severity of Mitchell's injury is not clear, but there's been no indication that he's in danger of missing the Chargers' Week 1 clash against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 13. The fourth-year pro inked a two-year contract with the Chargers in March after spending the first three years of his NFL career with the Ravens. He's expected to work in rotation with Kimani Vidal behind starting running back Omarion Hampton.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Keaton Mitchell Injury Randomly Adds to Chargers Final Roster Drama The Chargers quietly have a small injury issue going on with free-agent arrival Keaton Mitchell.

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Suffers mild setback Mitchell sustained a mild setback, offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel said on Monday.

Impact McDaniel did not go into further detail on Mitchell's exact issue, but he continued to express confidence in the Chargers' other depth pieces in the backfield. "I think the running back position is, we sustained a mild setback with Keaton, but realistically, that's a position that you're always wanting to have three, and I like what our young guys are doing to press into that group," McDaniel said. Mitchell's practice availability will now be something to monitor in Chargers camp for the rest of the week.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Four touches in preseason loss Mitchell rushed three times for minus-1 yard and brought in his only target for 11 yards in the Chargers' 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.

Impact After Omarion Hampton served as the starting running back on the team's opening possession, Mitchell entered the game the second time the Chargers had the ball and played a total of two drives. The speedy offseason addition saw a 21-yard reception wiped out by an illegal formation penalty, but he had a solid 11-yard gain on his one catch that did count. While Mitchell couldn't get anything going on the ground, the fourth-year pro is expected to play a solid complementary role behind Hampton and alongside Kimani Vidal in coordinator Mike McDaniel's creative offensive scheme.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mike McDaniel doesn't plan on handing Omarion Hampton his role on a silver platter The Chargers are seemingly loaded in the running back room this year. Omarion Hampton, Keaton Mitchell, and Kimani Vidal are a solid trio th...

AUGUST 11 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Will have role on game days Chargers OC Mike McDaniel said Monday that Mitchell will have an offensive role on game days this season, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.

Impact McDaniel specifically mentioned all three of Omarion Hampton, Kimani Vidal and Mitchell will have roles in the offense. "All three of those guys will start at that point given the nature of the NFL," McDaniel said. "I will use all three of those guys every game." Mitchell signed a two-year, $9.25 million deal with the Bolts in the offseason, and that's not chump change for a running back, so the money itself suggests McDaniel has a vision for him. Armed with a 4.37 forty time and elite burst, Mitchell is a dream fit in McDaniel's offense that is built on speed. The Chargers have already been experimenting with Mitchell in the passing game this summer. He's a high-upside, lottery-ticket pick in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 6 • FOX SPORTS

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Chargers' unmatched backfield depth could hinge on one Keaton Mitchell realization The Los Angeles Chargers have one of the NFL's most promising backfields heading into 2026. Although Omarion Hampton missed a large swathe o...

JULY 22 • BOLTBEAT.COM

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JULY 9 • CHARGERS.COM

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Ravens' agonizing offseason move is starting to look a whole lot worse The Baltimore Ravens opted not to tender Keaton Mitchell this offseason, and this decision keeps looking puzzling.

MAY 14 • EBONYBIRD.COM

Ex-Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell made an eye-opening admission about Baltimore exit Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell was seemingly caught off guard by how the Baltimore Ravens handled his free agency.

MAY 14 • EBONYBIRD.COM

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MAY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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