Overview
- The Eagles announced the signing of running back Elijah Mitchell on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, adding him to their 90-man offseason roster as a depth and competition piece.
- Mitchell was a sixth-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers in 2021 and produced early, including a rookie campaign that featured roughly 963 rushing yards and strong per-carry efficiency during his first seasons.
- Availability has been the major concern for Mitchell: he played just 27 games across his first three seasons because of injuries and spent the entire 2024 season on injured reserve with a hamstring problem.
- Philadelphia views him as insurance behind Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby, and his experience in Kyle Shanahan’s outside-zone scheme is seen as a quick schematic fit for offensive coordinator Sean Mannion’s plans.
- Reports differ on Mitchell’s 2025 stops and recent game activity, so his ability to make the roster will likely hinge on his health in training camp and on special-teams value that can secure him a roster spot.