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.