Overview
- Mitchell, released Tuesday, was confirmed off the roster by the team and reported by Adam Schefter and Doug Kyed, making him a free agent.
- He joined New England’s practice squad on December 23, 2025, was released in January, then signed a reserve/futures deal on February 11 but never played in a game for the Patriots.
- The cut followed the 2026 NFL Draft and marked New England’s third departure this week, opening space on an 88-man offseason roster for draft picks and undrafted signings.
- New England’s backfield features Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, with Alabama rookie Jam Miller drafted at No. 245 and UCF rookie Myles Montgomery signed as an undrafted free agent.
- A 2021 sixth-round pick by the 49ers, Mitchell ran for 963 yards as a rookie and has 1,523 career rushing yards, though MCL injuries and a 2024 hamstring setback limited him before a brief 2025 stint with the Chiefs.