The Kansas City Chiefs' running game is going to look vastly different from the one that we saw rank 26th for yards per game last season, with speedster Elijah Mitchell a key reason why.
The Kansas City Chiefs needed to add to their running back room this offseason, and they did so through both the 2025 NFL Draft and pro free agency. Drafting Brashard Smith in the seventh round of the draft gives the running back room some young blood, as the Chiefs brought in a veteran running back through free agency.
The Kansas City Chiefs continue to trust in the core they have in place to generate sufficient offense, obviously confident that some of the younger talents can become reliable pass-catchers for Patrick Mahomes.
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The Kansas City Chiefs' offseason had several checklists. While the offensive line was the main priority to add to, the front office needed to address other positions if it meant they had the best chance of getting back to the playoffs.
The Chiefs running back room has been one of the biggest points of discussion for the roster. Since the injury to Isiah Pacheco and the reemergence of Kareem Hunt, it's been obvious that the Chiefs need to improve the position overall, especially when it comes to explosiveness.
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The Kansas City Chiefs didn't over-extend themselves or add star power in free agency this year, but filled needs with bargain selections. One such move was to add some speed and much-needed juice to their run game with Elijah Mitchell.
The Kansas City Chiefs made the smart move and brought in some extra depth at their running back position. After seeing how the ground game was affected by injuries last season, the additions in the area can only boost their efforts going forward.
The Chiefs signed former 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell in free agency to add to a room with Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco. Kansas City HC Andy Reid explained what he likes about Mitchell and praised his versatility.
The Kansas City Chiefs have made a lot of moves this offseason to fix their offensive problems. One of the areas they had trouble in all of last season was in the backfield.
The Kansas City Chiefs were the AFC's No. 1 seed after a 15-2 regular season and made it to the Super Bowl last year, and that was with a below-par run game.
The Kansas City Chiefs need a long-term answer at running back. Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, and Elijah Mitchell are all under contract for the upcoming season, but none of them are locked in beyond 2025.
The Kansas City Chiefs gave two running backs one-year contracts to come in and be the backup behind Isiah Pacheco. Those two players are Kareem Hunt and Elijah Mitchell, respectively.
Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt and newcomer Elijah Mitchell share a lot in common. Their most common thread appears to be returning from injuries with a unique desire to do whatever is necessary to vault the Chiefs back to the Super Bowl.
The Kansas City Chiefs' offseason plans have been dominated by fixing Patrick Mahomes' offensive line. After getting sacked a career-high 36 times in 2024, coupled with another 11 in the postseason, it is easy to see why upgrading Mahomes' protection is job No.
Despite ending last season with a loss in Super Bowl LIX, the Kansas City Chiefs are kicking off the 2025 offseason as the No. 1 team in ESPN's post-free agency power rankings.
New Kansas City Chiefs running back Elijah Mitchell will be coming to the AFC champs looking to prove himself. After missing the entire 2024 season with injury for the San Francisco 49ers, it feels like a lifetime ago when Elijah rushed for 963 yards and five touchdowns in his rookie season in 2021.
The Kansas City Chiefs needed some speed and juice to add to their running back room with Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt both physical, grinding backs who can pound a defense into submission.
The Kansas City Chiefs will now look to turn the page after their massive Super Bowl LIX loss. The Chiefs are now in off-season mode, and the first thing up will be free agency, which has started this week.
The Kansas City Chiefs added a running back on the first day of the legal tampering window, with former San Francisco 49ers ball carrier Elijah Mitchell joining Kansas City on a one-year deal.
Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports that the Kansas City Chiefs are signing San Francisco 49ers unrestricted free agent running back Elijah Mitchell to a deal worth up to $3.5 million.
Christian McCaffrey is the only running back the San Francisco 49ers have rostered for 2025. Every other running back is in line to become a free agent in March.
The San Francisco 49ers boast one of the NFL’s most talented rosters, and are considered among the favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy next February in New Orleans.
The 49ers technically have two starting-caliber running backs. One is simply injured most of the time. Elijah Mitchell missed most of the last month with a knee injury that has been bothering him for the good part of the past two seasons.
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After destroying the Eagles and making a major statement this past Sunday, the 49ers seem to be sitting any player who's slightly injured this week. And that means Elijah Mitchell probably won't play.
This Niners-Giants game seems bound to be one-sided, especially with Saquon Barkley out for New York. The Giants offensive line is also dealing with injuries, and that's just not a good situation against this 49ers defense.
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