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Mitchell reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. The third-year pro was elevated to Detroit's active roster ahead of the Week 11 win over the Jaguars to ensure depth at tight end with Sam LaPorta (shoulder) ruled out. Mitchell ended up seeing increased time after Shane Zylstra sustained a neck injury in Sunday's win, playing 24 offensive snaps but failing to record a stat. He could be elevated to the Lions' active roster again before the team's Week 12 matchup against the Colts if LaPorta or Zylstra cannot suit up.
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The Lions elevated Mitchell from the practice squad Saturday. With Sam LaPorta (shoulder) out, Mitchell will provide depth behind Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra on Sunday against the Jaguars. A fifth-round pick by the Lions in 2022, Mitchell has 13 career catches for 141 yards and one touchdown.
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Mitchell (hand) was seen catching passes last week during the beginning of Detroit's offseason program. Mitchell played 15 games during the 2023 regular season while primarily slotting in as a blocking tight end and contributor on special teams, as he caught just two passes. The 24-year-old then missed the Lions' postseason run with a hand injury. Mitchell's return to action during the offseason program likely means he's moved past the injury or the time being, so he'll likely slot back in behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright on the depth chart at tight end to begin the 2024 season.
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Mitchell (hand) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Mitchell had already been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card game against the Rams due to a hand injury, but it now seems as if this issue will hold him out for the remainder of the year. In a corresponding move, Detroit signed Anthony Firkser to its active roster to ensure some extra depth at tight end going forward.
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Mitchell (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card round game against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. Mitchell's practice participation trended in the wrong direction throughout the week, and he won't play Sunday after failing to practice in any capacity Friday. Starting tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) practiced without limitations Friday, so there's optimism over LaPorta's availability despite his questionable tag, and Brock Wright will be available for the first time since Week 15 after having recovered from a hip injury.
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Completed Games
| WK | OPP | TAR | RECPT | REYD | REAVG | RETD | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *1 | LAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *2 | TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *3 | @ARI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *4 | SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| *6 | @DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *7 | @MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *8 | TEN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *9 | @GB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *10 | @HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | JAC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *12 | @IND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *13 | CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *14 | GB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *15 | BUF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PROJECTION | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| * indicates player did not play that week | |||||||
Scheduled Games
| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 12/22 | @Chicago | 24 | 7.43 |
| 17 | 12/30 | @San Francisco | 2 | 4.29 |
| 18 | 01/05 | Minnesota | 4 | 4.86 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Tar | Recpt | ReYd | ReTD | ReFD | ReAvg | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 14.00 | 2 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 113 | 1 | 7 | 10.27 | 14 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Year Avg | 6 | 6 | 70 | 0 | 4 | 11.67 | 2 |
| Career | 13 | 13 | 141 | 1 | 8 | 10.85 |