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

Goes to Texans' practice squad Houston signed Mitchell-Paden to its practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Mitchell-Paden cleared waivers after missing the cut for the Saints' initial 53-man roster, but now he's getting a fresh opportunity with the Texans. Barring injury to one of the five tight ends on Houston's current depth chart, there's little chance he'll see regular-season action any time soon.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned by Saints The Saints waived Mitchell-Paden on Saturday.

Impact Since going undrafted in 2022, Mitchell-Paden has spent time with three different teams (the Browns, Ravens and Saints). New Orleans claimed him off waivers last October, but he made just two appearances with his new squad before landing on IR ahead of Week 18. If he clears waivers, Mitchell-Paden will be free to sign with another organization.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Zaire Mitchell-Paden on tight end usage, special teams | Saints Training Camp 2026 New Orleans Saints tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden's post-practice interview on August 12, 2026 at Saints Training Camp 2026 presented by Rou...

AUGUST 12 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Running routes at minicamp Mitchell-Paden (knee) is practicing during the Saints' minicamp, Ross Jackson of LouisianaSports.net reports.

Impact Mitchell-Paden was dealing with a knee injury at the end of last season that landed him on New Orleans' injured-reserve list in January, but he appears to be back in football shape with minicamp underway. He'll be competing for a depth spot on the Saints' 53-man roster for 2026.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Mitchell-Paden (knee) was placed on the injured reserve list Friday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Mitchell-Paden logged consecutive DNPs to open the Saints' week of practice and has since been placed on IR due to a knee injury. The Florida Atlantic product appeared in eight games with the Ravens and Saints in 2025, catching two of five targets for 17 yards across 107 offensive snaps. With Mitchell-Paden and Jack Stoll (knee) both shifting to IR, expect Moliki Matavao to play a depth role in New Orleans' tight end corps during Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Mitchell-Paden (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's road contest against the Titans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mitchell-Paden was unable to practice in any capacity leading up to Sunday's road matchup, so it's not much of a surprise to see him ruled out. The depth tight end's final chance to play in 2025 will come Week 18 on the road against Atlanta on Sunday, Jan. 4.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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