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Darrell Taylor Released: Mike Vrabel Repeats Elijah Mitchell Move as Free Agent DE Exits Patriots in Nine Days

The New England Patriots have officially released Darrell Taylor from their practice squad just nine days after the defensive end initially signed with the team, and they weren’t particularly nice about it either.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14

Patriots Officially Make Two Practice Squad Moves

The New England Patriots announced they signed DE Darrell Taylor to the practice squad and released RB Elijah Mitchell in a corresponding move. Mitchell, 27, was a sixth-round pick out of Louisiana by the 49ers in the 2021 draft.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / November 17

Chiefs' Week 11 snap counts vs. Broncos: Kristian Fulton plays over Nohl Williams, Elijah Mitchell debuts with no touches

The Kansas City Chiefs fell to a 5-5 record on the season, losing 22-19 to the Denver Broncos in Week 11. The Chiefs made a few personnel-related changes on both sides of the ball following the bye week, with varying degrees of success.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 16

Chiefs finally unleash two mystery signings fans haven’t stopped asking about

After a half-season sitting on the sidelines for both players, the Kansas City Chiefs are going to give cornerback Kristian Fulton and running back Elijah Mitchell a chance to actually play some meaningful snaps coming out of the bye.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 16

Chiefs Could Be Preparing to Deploy Surprise RB Sunday

DENVER, Colo. – The Chiefs were conspicuously absent on Saturday afternoon’s NFL transactions. And considering that they’ve already declared out Isiah Pacheco, that signals a strong possibility.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / November 15

Chiefs' lack of practice squad elevations signals RB Elijah Mitchell will make 2025 NFL season debut vs. Broncos in Week 11

The Kansas City Chiefs opted not to elevate players from the practice squad for Week 11 vs. the Denver Broncos. That's a good sign for guys like WR Xavier Worthy (ankle) and DE George Karlaftis (thumb), who both popped up on the injury report this week.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 12

Elijah Mitchell might finally get his Chiefs shot (or get fooled again)

It's likely a fool's errand to wait on an appearance for Elijah Mitchell in the Kansas City Chiefs offense at this point. The running back has been relegated to the sidelines through the team's first nine games despite having a clear opportunity and need in front of him.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 7

Nobody expected the Chiefs to completely ignore these two names

Not everything that happens in the course of an NFL season is going to be what people expect. Teams have come out of nowhere to place themselves near the top of the conference standings.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 2

Chiefs leave Elijah Mitchell buried again even with Isiah Pacheco injured

Another week's list of inactive players brings the same questions again and again for the Kansas City Chiefs. It's a minor blip in the larger story of the Chiefs' success this season, but it's worth noting all the same that running back Elijah Mitchell is once again a healthy scratch coming into Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / October 30

Elijah Mitchell’s long wait may finally be over for the Chiefs

The next several days are going to say a lot about how the Kansas City Chiefs view the backfield. Recent injuries and roster concerns could collide into an eventful stretch in the calendar—or not at all.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / September 16

Elijah Mitchell’s roster spot raises baffling questions about Chiefs’ offense

Breaking news: the Kansas City Chiefs have a backfield problem. Of course, no one is really surprised by this. In fact, many of us in Chiefs Kingdom saw this problem coming for the entirety of the offseason, as it became clear that the position was going to be overlooked.

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These Chiefs veterans are staring down one final shot to make the roster

The Chiefs and the rest of the NFL have one last preseason game to complete before the contests count for real. But for many players, this final preseason game will be the last opportunity to prove they belong on the roster for Week 1.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / August 9

Chiefs fans might be sleeping on Elijah Mitchell in this crowded backfield

Running back is a position battle that is always fascinating around NFL training camps. No matter what team you are referencing, anticipation around that spot on the offense builds significantly.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 6

Chiefs have notable depth issues emerge at training camp

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Chiefs' Elijah Mitchell Scouts Running Back Room: 'They're All Beasts!'

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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 26

Elijah Mitchell Reveals Early Impressions on Being With the Chiefs

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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 5

The Depth Elijah Mitchell Provides The Chiefs

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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 6

Chiefs RB Mitchell Ready for New Role with Team

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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 12

What Does Adding RB Elijah Mitchell Mean for the Chiefs?

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 10

Chiefs signing 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell in free agency

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 2

Why the 49ers Might Re-Sign RB Elijah Mitchell

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / May 21, 2024

49ers predicted to cut key reserve RB ahead of season

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