MITCHELL WILCOX NEWS

Elevated to active roster The Patriots elevated Wilcox from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Chris Mason of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Wilcox will be elevated for the third and final time this season and will be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bills. Wilcox played 28 snaps (one on offense, 27 on special teams) in his first two games but did not show up on the box score in either contest.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Wilcox reverted to New England's practice squad Monday.

Impact Wilcox played one offensive snap and six on special teams during Sunday's victory over the Bears. The 28-year-old has now appeared in two games this season and is eligible to be elevated just one more time.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 10 Wilcox was elevated from the Patriots' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Wilcox was last elevated to the active roster for Week 4 against the 49ers, during which he played 17 snaps on special teams. He'll serve as New England's No. 4 tight end Sunday against Chicago behind Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper and Jaheim Bell.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Wilcox reverted to New England's practice squad Monday.

Impact Wilcox played exclusively on special teams during Sunday's loss to the 49ers, and he was unable to record any stats. The 27-year-old will now await his next opportunity to be elevated for a game.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 4 Wilcox was elevated from the Patriots' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Wilcox signed with the Patriots in April after spending the first three years of his NFL career with the Bengals. He wasn't able to make New England's 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he opted to stick around on the practice squad. Wilcox will be elevated for the first time this season ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, and if he's active, he'll serve as the Pats' No. 4 tight end behind Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper and Jaheim Bell.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Pats' taxi squad Wilcox signed with New England's practice squad Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Wilcox wasn't able to crack the Patriots' 53-man roster after catching just two passes (on five targets) for nine yards across two preseason games. He brings three years of NFL experience, which should mean he'll likely be called up if tight ends Hunter Henry (undisclosed), Austin Hooper or Jaheim Bell are forced to miss time.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by New England The Patriots cut Wilcox on Tuesday.

Impact After spending the first three years of his NFL career with the Bengals -- during which he appeared in 48 regular-season games -- Wilcox signed with the Patriots in April. He was competing for a depth tight end role in training camp, but he only played in the first two preseason games, during which he recorded just two catches on five targets for nine yards. Given his previous experience, Wilcox should manage to catch on with another team either on the roster or practice squad.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Wilcox (calf) was back at practice Friday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact The tight end was out for five days after going down with a calf injury last Sunday during practice. While Wilcox is primed for a depth role this year, veteran tight ends Hunter Henry (undisclosed) and Austin Hooper (undisclosed) are dealing with injuries of their own. This could at least open up opportunities for Wilcox if he's able to play this Sunday, as the Patriots finish out the preseason against the Commanders.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits practice early Sunday Wilcox departed Sunday's practice early due to an apparent calf injury, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Impact Wilcox was getting increased reps with top tight ends Hunter Henry (undisclosed) and Austin Hooper (undisclosed) dealing with injuries of their own, so the Patriots' TE room is currently short of bodies. Rookie Jaheim Bell ended up getting a long look in Sunday's practice session and caught a touchdown from three different quarterbacks, per Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. It's unclear how long any of Henry, Hooper or Wilcox is expected to miss with their injuries.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots add tight end depth by signing ex-Bengals FA Mitchell Wilcox The Patriots added tight end depth before the 2024 NFL Draft.

APRIL 22, 2024 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Mitchell Wilcox, USF Bulls, Tight End Mitchell Wilcox is a 6-4, 230-pound Tight End from Tarpon Springs, FL.

APRIL 16, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Moves back to No. 2 TE role Wilcox played 27 of the Bengals' 65 snaps on offense and went without a target in Sunday's 27-16 win over the Ravens.

Impact Hayden Hurst settled back in as Cincinnati's top tight end in his return from a three-game absence, resulting in Wilcox settling for a downturn in playing time as the No. 2 option at the position. While Hurst was sidelined, Wilcox offered only marginal fantasy value, as he cobbled together a 10-79-1 receiving line on 11 targets during that three-game stretch.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high six catches Wilcox had six catches for 35 yards in the Bengals' win over the Patriots on Saturday.

Impact Wilcox entered the game with only 11 catches on the season, but he was active early in place of Hayden Hurst (calf) this week, as the Bengals connected on a number of early short passes. Hurst was making progress in practice this week before missing a third consecutive game - we'll see if he's available next Monday against Buffalo, or whether Wilcox will get a fourth start at tight end.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for another start With Hayden Hurst (calf) having been downgraded to out, Wilcox is in line to start at tight end for the Bengals in Saturday's game against the Patriots, Michael Niziolek of The Cle...

Impact It will be the third straight start for Wilcox, who caught all three of his targets for 34 yards and a TD in this past Sunday's 34-23 win over the Buccaneers, while handling a 91 percent snap share. Though the 26-year-old isn't a high-percentage fantasy option in Week 16, Wilcox does offer an option to those needing to fill in for Hurst or are otherwise seeking short-term TE help.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches first touchdown in win Wilcox caught all three of his targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-23 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Wilcox was well on his way to another disappointing fantasy outing before he caught a 12-yard touchdown strike late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's matchup in Tampa Bay. The 250-pounder has served as Cincinnati's No. 1 tight end during both of the last two contests with Hayden Hurst sidelined due to a calf issue, catching four passes on just five targets for 44 yards and a score in that span. If Hurst is able to gain medical clearance before the weekend, then Wilcox would presumably see his snap count drop Saturday in New England.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Joe Burrow Ties Career-High For TD Passes With Strike To Mitchell Wilcox Cincinnati moved to 10-4 on Sunday.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

One catch on two targets Wilcox had one catch on two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's win over the Browns.

Impact Wilcox provided more value with his run-blocking than with his receiving skills, netting those two targets on 48 snaps while filling in for the injured Hayden Hurst. Hurst remains week-to-week, so Wilcox could be in line for another start this week against the Bucs.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to top of depth chart Wilcox is set to work as Cincinnati's top tight end Sunday against the Browns with Hayden Hurst (calf) ruled out for the contest, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hurst's first absence of the season paves the way for Wilcox to get some extra attention from star quarterback Joe Burrow. The 26-year-old Wilcox has yet to reach 20 receiving yards in a game over 27 career NFL appearances, so expectations should be tempered despite the favorable circumstances.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'We've got playmakers': Bengals TE Mitchell Wilcox prepared to see role elevate once again Although injuries have caught up to the Bengals' tight ends, Mitchell Wilcox is ready to continue fitting the bill.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Busy role on tap Wilcox had one catch for 13 yards on his only target in Sunday's win over the Chiefs. He played 47 offensive snaps, which is the most he's played all season, both in raw number and...

Impact Wilcox will maintain a similar role this upcoming week with Hayden Hurst unlikely to play. That said, he's unlikely to play a significant role in the passing game, as he's had no more than two targets in any given game this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Handling limited role behind Hurst Wilcox played 15 of the Bengals' 50 snaps on offense in Monday's 32-13 loss to the Browns, hauling in his lone target for a three-yard gain.

Impact Wilcox has suited up for all eight of the Bengals' games this season, but his role on offense has been muted while he's served as the No. 2 tight end behind starter Hayden Hurst. The 25-year-old has cleared 50 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps on just two occasions and has cobbled together a modest 6-47-0 receiving line on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Wilcox's shoulder-shrug evasion nets 18-yard catch and run Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mitchell Wilcox catches a short pass and runs for a gain of 18 yards.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • NFL.COM

Burrow seeks Bengals reset, Cowboys backup Rush wants replay

Joe Burrow and the Bengals are seeking a bounce-back after the defending AFC champions lost an opener they should have won

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Burrow: Bengals need to start faster, communicate better

Quarterback Joe Burrow says the Bengals have to start faster and communicate better as they prepare to go on the road for a Week 2 game against the Cowboys

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Sloppy Bengals will need to get in synch, reduce mistakes

There was plenty of blame to go around for the Bengals in their strange 23-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Sunday's opener

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press