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| HT/WT: 6-4, 264 lbs |
| Birthplace: Norton, VA |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Virginia Tech |
| Experience: 4 |
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Top James Mitchell News
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James Mitchell: Joins Cowboys' practice squad
Dallas signed Mitchell to its practice squad Thursday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Mitchell cleared waivers after getting cut by the Panthers on Sunday, and he's getting an opportunity with a new team less than a week later. In a corresponding transaction, the Cowboys cut tight end Mitch Van Vooren.
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James Mitchell: Let go by Carolina
The Panthers waived Mitchell on Sunday, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Mitchell had a strong camp and a solid preseason, catching eight passes for 42 yards over four preseason contests with the Panthers. The tight end will now be subject to waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, there is a strong possibility he ends up back with the Panthers on the practice squad.
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Panthers' James Mitchell: Re-signs with Panthers
Mitchell has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Carolina, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Mitchell will continue to provide depth in a tight end room that also houses Ja'Tavion Sanders (lower leg), Tommy Tremble and Mitchell Evans. Across five regular-season games in 2025, Mitchell secured all three of his targets for 28 yards.
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Panthers' James Mitchell: Three catches in 2025
Mitchell caught all three of his targets for 28 yards across five regular-season games in 2025.
The 2022 fifth-round pick from Virginia Tech operated as Carolina's No. 4 tight end and was active primarily when Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle, IR) or Tommy Tremble were sidelined this season. Mitchell contributed both offensively and on special teams during his five appearances, logging 46 offensive snaps and 39 on special teams. He's set to become a restricted free agent following the Panthers' 2025 playoff campaign, but his future with the team remains uncertain, as Sanders, Tremble and rookie Mitchell Evans are all under contract for 2026.
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Panthers' James Mitchell: Inactive vs. Seattle
Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Mitchell will be a healthy inactive for a third consecutive week as the Panthers go with three tight ends on the active roster in Ja'Tavion Sanders, Tommy Tremble and Mitchell Evans. Unless one of those three were to be sidelined, Mitchell will likely be a healthy scratch for the Panthers' Week 18 tilt against the Buccaneers.
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Panthers' James Mitchell: Inactive for Week 16
Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Mitchell's last chance to suit up was Week 13 against the Rams, but with three tight ends ahead of him on the depth chart opportunties have been scarce. The 26-year-old's best chance at an activation for the remainder of the season will be if Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders or Mitchell Evans need to miss a game with injury.
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Panthers' James Mitchell: Healthy inactive for Week 15
Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Mitchell has appeared in just four regular-season games and will not be available to play Sunday. Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Mitchell Evans will be the Panthers' three tight ends on the active roster for Week 15.
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Panthers' James Mitchell: Sitting out again Sunday
Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Mitchell had suited up in three consecutive games from Weeks 4 through 6, but he'll be inactive Sunday for the second contest in a row. His move to the inactive list has coincided with the return of fellow tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders, who missed three straight games due to an ankle injury before returning to action for last Sunday's win over the Jets.
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Panthers' James Mitchell: Held catchless in Week 6
Mitchell didn't draw a target while playing 10 of the Panthers' 67 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Cowboys.
With top tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) inactive for the third game in a row, Mitchell once again suited up as Carolina's No. 3 option at the position behind Tommy Tremble and Mitchell Evans. Mitchell had recorded three catches for 28 yards between the previous two contests, but he failed to garner any looks from quarterback Bryce Young during his limited time on the field Sunday. Mitchell will likely find himself back on the inactive list for the Panthers' Week 7 game against the Jets if Sanders is cleared to return to action.
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Panthers' James Mitchell: Headed to Carolina
The Panthers signed Mitchell to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Mitchell spent the entire 2024 regular season on the Lions' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated for Week 11 against the Jaguars and played 24 offensive snaps but did not show up in the box score otherwise. Mitchell will be a part of the Panthers' 90-man roster when the new league year starts March 12 and will participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp ahead of the 2025 campaign.
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James Mitchell: Reverts Monday
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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Lions' James Mitchell: Elevated for Week 11
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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James Mitchell: Joins Detroit's practice squad
The Lions signed Mitchell to their practice squad Wednesday.
The 25-year-old tight end failed to make the Lions' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but he's now secured a spot on the team's practice squad. Mitchell has appeared in 29 regular-season games for the Lions across the past two seasons, so he could definitely be elevated to the team's active roster at some point this year.
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