Zaire Mitchell-Paden - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

DNP in unofficial practice Mitchell-Paden (knee) was not present during the portion of Tuesday's practice that was open to the media, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Mitchell-Paden did not play in the Week 16 over the Jets due to a knee injury he sustained in Friday's practice. The Saints play Sunday against the Titans, so the 26-year-old still has three opportunities to elevate his practice participation and dodge an injury designation ahead of the game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 16 Mitchell-Paden (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Mitchell-Paden was a late addition to Friday's injury report due to a knee injury, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's game. He was a healthy scratch in each of the Saints' three games prior to Week 16, so his absence won't have too much of an impact. New Orleans will roll with five active tight ends in Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Taysom Hill, Jack Stoll and Moliki Matavao.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 16 Mitchell-Paden (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Mitchell-Paden popped up on Friday's injury report due to a knee issue, which earned him the questionable tag for Sunday's game. However, he has been a healthy scratch for the Saints' last two games, so his absence wouldn't impact how New Orleans deploys its tight ends all too much.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Week 14 Mitchell-Paden (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Mitchell-Paden will be a healthy inactive for a second consecutive game. His next chance to play is Week 15 against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 14, though he's unlikely to play in that contest unless Juwan Johnson, Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau or Jack Stoll were to miss time.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Morning Break: Saints add TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden to roster ahead of Buccaneers game A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Saturday, October 25

OCTOBER 25 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Five Things to Know about Saints tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden Saints awarded Zaire Mitchell-Paden off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens

OCTOBER 25 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

New Orleans Saints awarded TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden off waivers Shift4 Transaction Alert: Tight end was originally signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft

OCTOBER 24 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Zaire Mitchell-Paden joins the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos The New Orleans Saints announced that the club was awarded tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden off waivers. Check out Davis in action with the Ba...

OCTOBER 24 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

NOLA bound The Saints claimed Mitchell-Paden off waivers from the Ravens on Friday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mitchell-Paden will get a new opportunity with the Saints after being let go by the Ravens on Thursday. The 26-year-old will add to a Saints tight end room that consists of Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Taysom Hill and Jack Stoll. Mitchell-Paden logged one catch (on two targets) for three yards through six regular-season games for the Ravens before being waived.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens add potential pass rush help, signing defensive end Carl Lawson to their practice squad

The Baltimore Ravens have signed defensive end Carl Lawson to their practice squad

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Let go by Baltimore The Ravens waived Mitchell-Paden on Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mitchell-Paden's removal from the roster indicates that fullback Patrick Ricard (calf) is on track to play against the Bears on Sunday. Mitchell-Paden could opt to stay in Baltimore on the practice squad if he clears waivers or explore his options and join a team in need of depth at tight end.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Records first NFL reception Mitchell-Paden hauled in his lone target for a three-yard reception in Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Texans.

Impact One of four tight ends the Ravens made active in Week 5, Mitchell-Paden finished last among the quartet in offensive snap share (28 percent), but he was able to come away with his first NFL reception across his 12 plays. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 257 pounds, Mitchell-Paden brings most of his value to the Ravens as a blocker and as a core special-teams player, so he's unlikely to command much target volume even if Baltimore were to lose Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely and/or Charlie Kolar for any period of time.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens put defensive linemen Madubuike and Washington on injured reserve

The Baltimore Ravens have put defensive linemen Nnamdi Madubuike and Broderick Washington on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Signs with active roster The Ravens signed Mitchell-Paden off their practice squad Saturday.

Impact The Florida Atlantic product was elevated for each of Baltimore's first three games this season, playing 67 total snaps (44 on offense, 23 on special teams) and failing to haul in his lone target. However, he's proved to be a great blocker and a key part of the Ravens' rushing success, which likely earned him a spot on the active roster. Mitchell-Paden is expected to play behind both Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar in the Week 4 matchup against the Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Mitchell-Paden reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Mitchell-Paden played 22 snaps (15 on offense, seven on special teams) but did not show up in the box score otherwise during the Ravens' 38-30 loss to the Lions on Monday. Mitchell-Paden has been elevated from the practice squad three times already, which means the Ravens will need to sign him to the active roster in order for him to continue to play with the team.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for MNF The Ravens elevated Mitchell-Paden from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday night's game against the Lions.

Impact Mitchell-Paden has been elevated to the active roster for each of the Ravens' first three games of the regular season due to the absence of Isaiah Likely (foot). A player is eligible to be elevated from the practice squad up to three times in a season, so the Ravens would have to sign Mitchell-Paden to the active roster if they wish for him to play beyond Week 3. He has mostly played in a rotational role at tight end behind Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar through the first two games of 2025.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Mitchell-Paden reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Monday, per the NFL transaction log .

Impact Mitchell-Paden was active for the second consecutive week and has held a similar role in each contest, playing around 15 offensive snaps with a handful of special teams snaps. He was targeted in Sunday's 41-17 win over the Browns but was unable to record a catch.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens Elevate Zaire Mitchell-Paden for Second Straight Week Zaire Mitchell-Paden has been elevated from the practice squad for the Ravens’ home opener against the Cleveland Browns to provide tight end...

SEPTEMBER 13 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Back with active roster Mitchell-Paden was elevated from the Ravens' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Mitchell-Paden was also elevated for the Ravens' Week 1 loss to the Bills, playing 22 total snaps (15 offensive and seven on special teams) and failing to record a stat. Now back with Baltimore's active roster, he's expected to serve as a depth piece in team's tight end corps with Isaiah Likely (foot) sidelined Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Mitchell-Paden reverted to Baltimore's practice squad Monday.

Impact Mitchell-Paden was elevated ahead of Sunday's loss versus the Bills as Isaiah Likely was sidelined with a foot injury and ended up seeing playing time on both offense and special teams but failed to record any stats. Mitchell-Paden could play again next week versus the Browns if Likely remains out.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 1 The Ravens elevated Mitchell-Paden from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact With Isaiah Likely (foot) still working his way back from injury, Mitchell-Paden will serve as the Ravens' third tight end behind Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar on Sunday night against the Bills.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on Baltimore's practice squad The Ravens signed Mitchell-Paden to the practice squad Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

Impact Mitchell-Paden spent most of last season on the Ravens' practice squad, and he'll reprise that same role for the start of the 2025 campaign after logging one catch for 11 yards across three preseason games. He'll provide the Ravens depth at tight end should Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely (foot) or Charlie Kolar miss any time.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Baltimore The Ravens waived Mitchell-Paden on Tuesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mitchell-Paden has spent the last four years with Cleveland and Baltimore but has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game. He logged 102 offensive snaps across three preseason contests this summer, catching one pass for 11 yards.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Signs futures deal with Baltimore The Ravens signed Mitchell-Paden to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Mitchell-Paden spent most of the 2024 regular season on the Ravens' practice squad after being cut by the Browns at the end of training camp in late August. The 25-year-old tight end out of Florida Atlantic has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game since signing with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2022. Mitchell-Paden will have an opportunity to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp in the hopes of earning a spot on the Ravens' 53-man roster for the 2025 campaign.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back on Ravens P Squad Mitchell-Paden has been re-signed to Baltimore's practice squad, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

Impact The FAU product will make his return to the practice squad with tight end Qadir Ismail (undisclosed) being placed on the injured list. Mitchell-Paden has yet to appear in an NFL game.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Ravens add potential pass rush help, signing defensive end Carl Lawson to their practice squad

Ravens put defensive linemen Madubuike and Washington on injured reserve