Patriots Cut 49ers’ All-Time Rookie Rushing King 78 Days After Signing

A reserve/futures contract is supposed to mean something. A fresh start, a training camp invitation, a shot at making a roster. On February 11, 2026, the New England Patriots signed running back Elijah Mitchell to one of those deals, three days after losing Super Bowl LX to Seattle.

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