- Keaton Mitchell
- #34
- Team BAL
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
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Upgrades to full Thursday
Mitchell (knee) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Mitchell has recovered from the knee injury that led to his early exit from the past Sunday's loss to the Steelers. The speedster is expected to work in a complementary role to power runner Derrick Henry against the Bengals on Sunday as part of a Baltimore backfield that's missing Justice Hill (neck, IR).
Published: Thu, Dec 11 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice Wednesday
Mitchell (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Mitchell got encouraging MRI results Tuesday after exiting Baltimore's Week 14 loss to the Steelers due to a knee injury. If Mitchell is able to play Sunday against the Bengals, he'll likely work in a change-of-pace role behind Derrick Henry, as the Ravens remain without Justice Hill (neck), who isn't eligible to return from injured reserve prior to Week 17.
Published: Wed, Dec 10 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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MRI yields encouraging news
An MRI on Mitchell's knee came back clean after he exited Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Steelers, and the running back's injury is viewed as minor, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Before leaving early Sunday, the explosive Mitchell made an impact, contributing 76 rushing yards and a touchdown on six totes while bringing back three kickoffs for 72 yards. Though he has proven to be a potent complementary piece out of the backfield over his first three NFL seasons, durability is a growing concern for the 23-year-old. Mitchell previously tore the ACL in his left knee in December 2023, but his latest knee issue appears to be less significant. The Ravens are categorizing…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 9 at 7:21am by Rotowire.com
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Considered day-to-day
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Mitchell (knee) is viewed as day-to-day.
Analysis: Mitchell left Sunday's loss to the Steelers with a knee injury, but he appears to have avoided any sort of serious setback, with Harbaugh noting that the Ravens received "good news" on the running back's status. The 23-year-old's availability for Baltimore's Week 15 matchup with Cincinnati will hinge on what he's able to do in practices Tuesday through Thursday.
Published: Mon, Dec 8 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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Hurts knee Sunday
Mitchell was forced out of Sunday's game against the Steelers with a knee injury.
Analysis: Mitchell won't return to the contest. Before Mitchell's exit, he carried six times for 76 yards, including a 55-yard gain. In his absence, Rasheen Ali is available to work behind top back Derrick Henry.
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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First rushing TD of season
Mitchell turned two carries into 19 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches (on three targets) for 12 yards during the Ravens' 32-14 loss to the Bengals on Thursday. He also logged 91 return yards on three kickoffs.
Analysis: Mitchell saw the field for just eight snaps on offense, but he made the most of his limited opportunities with four touches, including an 18-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter. It was his first touchdown of the season and first score since Week 10 of the 2023 campaign. Mitchell is still firmly entrenched as the Ravens' RB3 behind Derrick Henry and Rasheen Ali, but Mitchell should still see consistent playing time on special teams as a returner on kickoffs.
Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Playing time jumps without Hill
Mitchell had six carries for 31 yards and added two receptions for 23 yards on three targets against the Browns.
Analysis: The speedster's role was expected to be elevated with Justice Hill (toe) sidelined. Mitchell did get a bump with a season-high 16 snaps and nine total opportunities split between six carries and three targets. He peeled off 5.2 yards per carry and had his first multi-reception game of the year. However, his one missed target ended in disaster, as it ricocheted off his hands and into Devin Bush's for a pick-six. This game was a good snapshot of Mitchell's expected usage if Hill is out, but once…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 17 at 7:56am by Rotowire.com
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Likely bumping up to RB2 in Week 11
Mitchell could see added opportunities Sunday against the Browns, as Justice Hill (toe) was ruled out Friday.
Analysis: Derrick Henry is the clear leader in Baltimore's backfield, but the speedy Mitchell should get some chances in a change-of-pace role. Mitchell's averaging 6.2 yards per carry on a limited sample of 15 rushes in 2025, as opportunities have been hard to come by behind Henry and Hill.
Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices in full
Mitchell (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Mitchell was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, but he's now ready to rock for Sunday's road matchup against the Browns. He's logged exactly four carries in three consecutive games, while continuing to contribute as a return man. Justice Hill (toe) missed another practice Thursday, potentially paving the way for Mitchell to handle the No. 2 role behind Derrick Henry in Week 11.
Published: Thu, Nov 13 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited by knee injury
Mitchell was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury.
Analysis: Mitchell has impressed in a small role the past few weeks, including by logging four carries for 31 yards during Sunday's 27-19 win at Minnesota. He might even have a chance at a larger role Week 11 at Cleveland with backfield mate Justice Hill (toe) missing Wednesday's practice while Mitchell at least managed limited participation.
Published: Wed, Nov 12 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks off big run Sunday
Mitchell had four carries for 31 yards Sunday against the Vikings.
Analysis: Mitchell got a carry on four of his five snaps Sunday and was effective on those opportunities, including a 22-yard rush, which was the longest of the day for any Raven. The third-year running back has not had more than 10 snaps in any of his five outings thus far, but he's getting work anytime he's on the field. He's averaging 6.2 yards per carry on 15 attempts thus far and is a big-play threat out of the Baltimore backfield. The Ravens head to Cleveland to face the Browns in Week 11.
Published: Mon, Nov 10 at 7:49am by Rotowire.com
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Shows explosiveness in win
Mitchell had four carries for 43 yards on seven snaps in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.
Analysis: The third-year back was more involved in the offense in the first game coming out of a bye week, and he showed the burst that was his calling card before he suffered a season-ending ACL tear as a rookie in 2023. Mitchell peeled off a 25-yard run in the third quarter that helped set up a field goal to put the Ravens up by two scores. He was also effective on special teams with 66 yards on two kickoff returns. Seven snaps is not enough to get Mitchell on the radar in redraft leagues just yet, but…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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No touches in Week 6
Mitchell failed to log a rushing attempt or target while playing just two of the Ravens' 78 offensive snaps in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Rams. He returned one kickoff for 17 yards over six snaps on special teams.
Analysis: After touching the ball on all four of the snaps he played in a Week 5 loss to the Texans, Mitchell didn't see any usage Sunday and ranked fourth in snaps among Ravens running backs, trailing Derrick Henry (38), Justice Hill (35) and Rasheen Ali (three). The 23-year-old speedster doesn't appear to be a priority in Baltimore's offensive attack at the moment, despite the playmaking ability he can offer as a change-of-pace back.
Published: Wed, Oct 15 at 5:28am by Rotowire.com
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Makes season debut in Week 5
Mitchell carried three times for eight yards and recorded a five-yard reception while returning five kickoffs for 120 yards in Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Texans.
Analysis: A healthy inactive for each of Baltimore's first four games, Mitchell suited up Sunday as the Ravens looked to add some dynamism to the backfield to help compensate for the absence of dual-threat quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring). Though he took the field for just four of the Ravens' 43 offensive snaps, Mitchell got the ball on each of those plays. His usage didn't come in garbage time either; three of his snaps came prior to halftime. Though he doesn't yet appear poised to leapfrog Justice…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 8 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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On track to be active Sunday
Mitchell is expected to be active Sunday against the Texans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mitchell has been a scratch for each of the Ravens' first four games thus far, but it looks like he could contribute to the team's offense this week. In such a scenario, Mitchell would provide Baltimore's backfield, which also includes Derrick Henry, Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali, with a speed option in a contest that will be helmed by QB Cooper Rush, with star dual-threat signal-caller Lamar Jackson(hamstring) out versus Houston.
Published: Sat, Oct 4 at 7:46am by Rotowire.com
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Could be active Week 5
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Mitchell "has a chance" to play Sunday versus the Texans, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Analysis: Mitchell has been a healthy scratch for each of Baltimore's first four regular-season games, but with Lamar Jackson (hamstring) expected to sit out Week 5 against Houston, the team could deploy a different backfield approach. If active Sunday, Mitchell will be in position to compete for complementary snaps behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill on offense, as well as with Rasheen Ali on special teams.
Published: Wed, Oct 1 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive again Week 4
Mitchell (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.
Analysis: Mitchell has now been ruled a healthy scratch for each of the first four weeks of the season. The Ravens will once again use Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali as the backup running backs behind bell-cow starter Derrick Henry. Mitchell's next chance to play is Week 5 versus the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 5.
Published: Sun, Sep 28 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch against Detroit
Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Lions.
Analysis: Mitchell will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive week as the Ravens roll with Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali as the two rotational running backs behind Derrick Henry. Mitchell's next chance to play is Week 4 against the Chiefs, but the 23-year-old running back is out of the backfield rotation barring injury, illness or suspension to Henry, Hill or Ali.
Published: Mon, Sep 22 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive for opener
Mitchell is inactive for Sunday night's season opener against the Bills.
Analysis: Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, Mitchell is a healthy scratch versus Buffalo, with Rasheen Ali getting the nod as the Ravens' No. 3 back in Week 1 behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill because of his special teams impact.
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing Monday
Mitchell (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mitchell had been sidelined since Baltimore's Aug. 7 preseason opener against the Colts in which he had nine carries for 68 yards and a touchdown. He missed the team's second preseason game this past Saturday against the Cowboys, but the speedy running back seems to be on track to play in the preseason finale against Washington this coming Saturday. Mitchell averaged 8.4 yards per carry in eight games as a rookie in 2023 before tearing his ACL and returned to average just 2.0 yards per carry…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 18 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Tending to hamstring injury
Coach John Harbaugh said after Saturday's 31-13 preseason win in Dallas that Mitchell is dealing with a hamstring injury but may be able to play in next Saturday's exhibition at Washington.
Analysis: Mitchell hasn't practiced since suiting up in the Ravens' preseason opener on Thursday, Aug. 7, when he took nine carries for 68 yards and one touchdown. The nature of his injury wasn't revealed until Harbaugh touched on it Saturday, and even if he doesn't play next weekend, the running back will "be fine" for a Week 1 road matchup with the Bills on Sunday, Sept. 7. Once Mitchell is healthy, he's poised for a reserve role behind workhorse Derrick Henry and complementary option Justice Hill.
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 7:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses Monday's practice
Mitchell (undisclosed) did not participate in Monday's training camp practice, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Mitchell hasn't practiced since the Ravens' preseason win over the Colts on Thursday, when he rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. The nature and severity of Mitchell's injury isn't clear, but he would be in jeopardy of missing Saturday's exhibition contest against the Cowboys were he not to return to practice. With Mitchell, Rasheen Ali (undisclosed) and Marcus Major (concussion) all sidelined, D'Ernest Johnson and Myles Gaskin will compete for RB3 reps behind Derrick Henry and…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 11 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Saturday
Mitchell (undisclosed) is not participating in Saturday's training camp practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It could just be a maintenance day for Mitchell, who got an extended run during the Ravens' preseason game against the Colts on Thursday and finished with 68 rushing yards and a touchdown on nine carries. His practice participation over the coming week will be worth monitoring as the Ravens prepare for their next exhibition game against the Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 16.
Published: Sat, Aug 9 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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Rumbles for 68 and a TD
Mitchell took nine carries for 68 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's preseason game against the Colts.
Analysis: With Derrick Henry and Justice Hill resting, Mitchell got the start and the first carry. He then went wild on Baltimore's second drive, starting it with a 25-yard kickoff return before taking carries of five, two, 23 and 22 (TD) yards. Rasheen Ali mixed in for one carry on the drive, and later scored a TD of his own, but both the rotation and the caliber of Mitchell's performance suggest he's safely ahead of Ali. The question now is whether Mitchell will chip away at some of the snaps that went…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 7 at 6:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Looking explosive at camp
Mitchell has looked like one of the most explosive players on the field early on at the Ravens' training camp, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Banner reports.
Analysis: Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Mitchell would be "fighting for touches" as Baltimore's RB3 behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill, but if Mitchell is able to get back to the form he showed as a rookie, then there's a chance he will push Hill for playing time and touches. Mitchell was electric with the ball in his hands as a 2023 rookie, posting a 47-396-2 rushing line during the regular season and averaging an otherworldly 8.4 yards per carry. If Henry ever goes down with an…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 30 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Feels back in top form
Mitchell has been a standout at Baltimore's voluntary OTAs and said Monday that he feels fully recovered from the ACL tear he suffered as a rookie in 2023, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old is showing some of the burst he displayed before the injury, when across eight regular-season games in 2023 he rushed 47 times for 396 yards and two scores, for a tremendous 8.4 YPC. The following season, Mitchell's debut was delayed until Week 10 due to his rehab, and across five regular-season appearances he was held to just 2.0 YPC. Now entering Year 3, he not only feels 100 percent healthy, but he indicated that he's set personal records in all of his speed tracking…read more
Published: Tue, Jun 3 at 7:52am by Rotowire.com
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Incomplete grade in Year 2
Mitchell finished the season with 15 carries for 30 yards and one reception on one target for 28 yards across five regular-season games.
Analysis: The second-year running back missed the season's first nine games while recovering from the significant knee injury that ended his promising rookie campaign. Even though Mitchell was active in Weeks 10-12, he did not receive an offensive touch in those games. He was then inactive for three games before somewhat getting in the mix in the final two weeks with 15 combined carries. The 2.0 YPC was a far cry from the 8.4 figure he established on 47 carries last season. If Justice Hill returns during…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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Tears off long kick return Saturday
Mitchell took four carries for 10 yards and returned a kick for 47 yards during Saturday's 35-10 win versus the Browns.
Analysis: Mitchell played just 14 of Baltimore's 67 offensive snaps in Week 18, a similar role to what he saw in Week 17 at Houston after being inactive the three games prior. However, his biggest contribution to Saturday's win actually came on special teams, as he took a second-quarter kickoff all the way out to Cleveland's 48-yard line. He figures to play only sparingly in the wild-card round versus the Steelers as long as Derrick Henry is at full strength.
Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 7:24am by Rotowire.com
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Gets involved vs. Texans
Mitchell had 11 carries for 20 yards and added a 28-yard reception in Wednesday's win against the Texans.
Analysis: The rushing output wasn't spectacular, but the rushing volume was noteworthy for Mitchell. They marked his first carries since suffering a season-ending knee injury as a rookie in 2023. He had made three appearances prior to Wednesday but had yet to receive a touch. Mitchell showed off the speed and elusiveness that got people's attention last year when he scooted upfield for a 28-yard gain on his lone reception. Derrick Henry remains the king of the Baltimore backfield and Justice Hill will…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 10:09am by Rotowire.com
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Will play against Houston
Mitchell is active for Wednesday's game against the Texans, Clifford Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: Mitchell has been a healthy inactive for the Ravens' last three games, but he will suit up Christmas Day due to Justice Hill being ruled out with a concussion. Baltimore has opted for rookie fifth-round pick Rasheen Ali to serve as the third-string running back behind Derrick Henry and Hill over its last three games, so Ali could settle into the No. 2 role ahead of Mitchell on Wednesday. Mitchell is also likely to be involved on special teams as a kickoff returner.
Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive again Week 16
Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive against the Steelers on Saturday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: Mitchell will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive game. Rasheen Ali will join Derrick Henry and Justice Hill to serve as Baltimore's third active running back for Saturday's rivalry game.
Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 12:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains inactive
Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Mitchell returned from a torn ACL in Week 10 but played only three total offensive snaps in three games thereafter. He's now a healthy scratch for the second straight week, allowing Rasheen Ali to suit up for the third time on the campaign.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Mitchell is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Analysis: Mitchell, who didn't log any snaps on offense in Week 12, will be the odd man out in the Baltimore backfield Sunday. In his absence, Derrick Henry, Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali are the team's available running backs versus Philadelphia.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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No role in offense yet
Mitchell did not get a touch on two offensive snaps Sunday against the Steelers.
Analysis: The Ravens continue to slow-play Mitchell's reintroduction to the offense. Through two games, Mitchell has zero touches on three offensive snaps. He's been involved in the kick return game, but his role in the offense has been minimal since returning from a significant knee injury last December. The Ravens have two more games before the bye -- at the Chargers in Week 12 and home against the Eagles in Week 13 -- so it's possible that Mitchell will start to get more involved down the stretch. In…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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Limited snaps in return
In his return to action in Thursday's 35-34 win over the Bengals, Mitchell logged two snaps on offense and seven on special teams, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: It's not surprising that in his first game back since having suffered a torn ACL in his left knee Week 15 of the 2023 campaign, Mitchell -- who didn't record a carry or target Thursday -- was eased back into the mix. The 22-year-old speedster did return one kickoff for 30 yards, and he'll likely see incrementally more snaps in the coming weeks. However, with Derrick Henry entrenched as the Ravens' lead back and Justice Hill working in a change-of-pace role, it may be a while before Mitchell…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 8:35am by Rotowire.com
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Active for Thursday's game
Mitchell (knee) is active for Thursday night's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: After being activated from the reserve/PUP list ahead of the contest, Mitchell is slated to see his first game action since suffering a torn ACL in his left knee in Week 15 of the 2023 campaign. While he's no threat to Derrick Henry's perch atop the Ravens' RB depth chart, Mitchell should be able to carve out a complementary role in the team's backfield alongside Justice Hill. In such a capacity, Mitchell initially will carry modest fantasy lineup upside, but his presence going forward should,…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated from PUP list
Mitchell (knee) was activated from the reserve/PUP list ahead of Thursday's game against the Bengals, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: Mitchell remains listed as questionable after he was a full practice participant this week, but he's poised to make his season debut versus Cincinnati nonetheless. Official confirmation of his Week 10 status will arrive once the Ravens' inactive list is posted ahead of Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Before tearing the ACL in his left knee last December, Mitchell had been in the midst of a promising rookie season in which he carried 47 times for 396 yards (8.4 YPC) and two touchdowns to go…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 1:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Chance to play in Week 10
Head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Mitchell (knee) has a chance to play in Thursday's game against the Bengals, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mitchell practiced in full all week but wasn't activated from the PUP list ahead of Sunday's blowout win over the Broncos. He was designated to return from the PUP list Oct. 23, and Harbaugh's comments suggest that the running back could be ready to make his season debut Week 10. If Mitchell is activated for Thursday's contest, he'll likely serve as the team's No. 3 running back behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill.
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return for Week 9
Mitchell (knee) wasn't activated from the PUP list ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Denver, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mitchell continues to make progress in his recovery from last December's torn ACL, and he was able to log a trio of full practices this week. Per Zrebiec, Baltimore is opting to give Mitchell more practice time before activating him, and he still has 11 days left on his 21-day practice window before the team has to make a decision on him, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. The Ravens have a quick turnaround after Sunday's contest with a Thursday matchup against Cincinnati in Week 10, and…read more
Published: Sat, Nov 2 at 5:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Full practice participant Wednesday
Mitchell (knee) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Analysis: Keaton began the regular season on the reserve/PUP list while in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL in his left knee that he sustained in Week 15 of the 2023 campaign. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 23, and while he was a limited participant all of last week, he was able to practice without restrictions Wednesday. If he's able to log full practices over the next two days, there's a chance he could be activated off IR and make his 2024 regular-season debut against the…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Practice window opened Wednesday
The Ravens designated Mitchell (knee) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Mitchell -- who has been recovering from an ACL tear suffered last December -- took part in his practice of the 2024 season Wednesday, participating in a limited fashion. Head coach John Harbaugh has already ruled out Mitchell for Sunday's game against the Browns, but Wednesday's transaction officially opens the running back's 21-day evaluation window. Assuming Mitchell is eventually added back to the 53-man roster before the 21-day window closes, it's unclear what his role will be with Derrick…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 8
Head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Mitchell (knee) won't play Sunday against the Browns, Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Banner reports.
Analysis: Harbaugh added that Mitchell is set to go full speed in practice Thursday, after which point the team will have a better indication of a potential timetable for the second-year running back's return from a torn ACL suffered last December. The Ravens are hoping Mitchell will come back prior to the expiration of his 21-day window to return from the PUP list, which will open when he officially starts practicing.
Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to resume practicing
Mitchell (knee) is in line to return to practice this week, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: Mitchell, who suffered an ACL tear last December, is on the PUP list, but once he's back at practice, the running back's 21-day window for reinstatement to the 53-man roster will open. Per Mink, Mitchell will likely need a multi-week ramp-up period before returning to game action, but once the 22-year-old is deemed ready, he'll provide the Ravens with backfield depth behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill.
Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 9:54am by Rotowire.com
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Not close to returning
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Mitchell (knee) is "right on schedule" but "isn't close enough yet to talk about," Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In other words, the Ravens never expected Mitchell to contribute in the first half of the season, hoping instead to get him back later in the campaign. He suffered an ACL tear Week 15 last season and apparently will remain on the PUP list for at least a few more weeks. Harbaugh said that the team expects Mitchell to play at some point in 2024.
Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Out first four games, at least
The Ravens placed Mitchell (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mitchell is working his way back from a torn left ACL, and while his placement on the reserve/PUP list only officially rules him out for the first four games of the season, the second-year pro may not be to ready to retake the field until November. In any case, Derrick Henry is positioned to work as the clear No. 1 backfield option for Baltimore, while Justice Hill remains in town to handle pass-catching work. Rookie fifth-round pick Rasheen Ali (concussion) could work as the No. 3 man as long…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Staying on PUP list
Mitchell (knee) will remain on the PUP list to start the regular season, ruling him out for at least four games, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: It's not surprising given the lack of updates on Mitchell's progress since he was placed on the PUP list at the start of training camp. He suffered an ACL tear in Week 15 of last season, ending an impressive run of performances in which he'd emerged as Baltimore's best backfield threat despite being an undrafted rookie. The team has since signed Derrick Henry and still has Justice Hill for passing downs, but Mitchell's speed could make him useful in a change-of-pace role at some point Week 5 or…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 6:34am by Rotowire.com
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Starting camp on PUP list
The Ravens placed Mitchell (knee) on the PUP list Monday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Mitchell, who is working his way back from a left ACL tear suffered last December, will unsurprisingly have to begin training camp on the PUP list. He can be moved to the active roster at any time during training camp and the preseason, once he's ready to practice, but if he remains sidelined by the time Week 1 rolls around, Mitchell will need to be moved to the reserve/PUP list and thus miss a minimum of four games to start the season. The undersized speedster is competing for a role behind…read more
Published: Mon, Jul 15 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't be ready for training camp
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Mitchell (knee) won't be ready for the start of training camp but is "on schedule" in his recovery from an ACL tear sustained Week 15 last season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Harbaugh said Mitchell isn't expected to be ready until "sometime during the season." That's unsurprising given the timing of Mitchell's injury, but fantasy managers should brace for the eventuality that the second-year back isn't available Week 1, or at least not at full strength. Derrick Henry will work as Baltimore's clear No. 1 backfield option, but given that he's 30 years old, the team could want to keep him from the sort of league-leading workload he's handled in the past. If Henry ends…read more
Published: Wed, May 22 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Looks set to back up Henry
Mitchell (knee) appears poised to work in a complementary role in the Baltimore backfield in 2024 after Derrick Henry agreed to a two-year contract with the Ravens on Tuesday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Mitchell and Justice Hill now become the top backups to Henry, a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL rushing leader, while J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) appears set to leave Baltimore in free agency and Gus Edwards is slated to join the Chargers. Both Mitchell and Hill boast speed and pass-catching chops, making them worthy complements to Henry's overpowering rushing style, though Hill has the benefit of not needing to work his way back from an ACL tear. General manager Eric DeCosta said in…read more
Published: Wed, Mar 13 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Moves to injured reserve
The Ravens placed Mitchell (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The move is merely procedural after the Ravens confirmed Monday that Mitchell sustained a torn ACL in his left knee this past Sunday at Jacksonville. With Mitchell's season over and J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) also on IR, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill will handle most of the backfield reps moving forward, though Melvin Gordon was signed off the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move.
Published: Tue, Dec 19 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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MRI confirms torn ACL
Mitchell (knee) tore his ACL in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Mitchell's injury was confirmed by an MRI. He will miss the remainder of the 2023 season, and his availability for the beginning of the 2024 campaign could be impacted by this injury. Mitchell finishes his rookie season with 47 carries for 396 yards (8.4 YPC) and two touchdowns, as well as nine catches for 93 yards on 11 targets. Gus Edwards and Justice Hill will likely lead Baltimore's backfield once again, just as they did while Mitchell recovered from a hamstring injury earlier in the season.
Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to miss rest of season
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said after Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars that Mitchell suffered a serious left knee injury and will likely miss the remainder of the season, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Mitchell went down in the fourth quarter and was carted to the locker room. The elusive runner had 73 rushing yards on just nine carries prior to getting hurt Sunday, and Mitchell will likely finish his rookie season with an average of 8.4 yards per carry (396 yards on 47 attempts). An official move placing Mitchell on injured reserve could be coming shortly if Harbaugh's pessimistic prognostication is confirmed.
Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 9:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Promptly ruled out due to knee
Mitchell (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Mitchell was ruled out shortly after being carted to the locker room in the fourth quarter. Based on the initial reaction to his injury, Mitchell could be looking at a multi-week absence, though the severity of his injury will likely be clarified soon. If Mitchell doesn't play in Week 16 against the 49ers, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill would be in line to lead Baltimore's backfield.
Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 7:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Carted off in Jacksonville
Mitchell was carted to the locker room shortly after being carried into the blue medical tent by staffers in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Banner reports.
Analysis: Mitchell went down grabbing his leg near the knee at the conclusion of a 13-yard run in the fourth quarter. He had nine carries for 73 yards and caught both of his targets for 15 yards prior to the injury. Gus Edwards and Justice Hill are the top remaining options in Baltimore's backfield with Mitchell hurt.
Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads Baltimore's backfield
Mitchell rushed the ball nine times for 54 yards in Sunday's 37-31 win over the Rams. He added one catch on two targets for eight yards.
Analysis: Mitchell led the Baltimore backfield with nine carries and 10 touches, though Lamar Jackson led the team with 11 rushing attempts. Mitchell continued to show off his explosiveness, as his longest gain of the day went for 27 yards, and he also managed four rushes of at least six yards. The Ravens haven't been willing to completely turn the rushing attack over to Mitchell, but he has at least eight carries in four of the team's last five contests.
Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 7:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Role continues to expand
Mitchell carried the ball nine times for 64 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chargers. He added two catches on two targets for 25 yards.
Analysis: Mitchell drew the first carry of the game for the Ravens and ultimately led the backfield with 11 touches. As has been the case, he was explosive with the ball in his hands, as his longest rush went for 29 yards, and he also chipped in with a 14-yard reception. Mitchell saw double-digit carries for the second time in his last four games and should continue to see his role expand once the Ravens return from their bye in Week 14.
Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 9:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Runs clearly ahead of Hill
Mitchell rushed eight times for 33 yards and brought in his only target for eight yards in the Ravens' 34-20 win over the Bengals on Thursday night.
Analysis: The rookie back garnered seven more carries than fellow complementary option Justice Hill, further cementing the fact he appears to have clearly moved past the latter for the No. 2 running back role. Mitchell, an undrafted rookie, gained the majority of his yardage on a 21-yard run, but his explosiveness and versatility figure to continue affording him a solid allotment of snaps in a Week 12 road matchup against the Chargers on Sunday night, Nov. 26.
Published: Thu, Nov 16 at 10:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Role could grow in Week 11
Head coach John Harbaugh said Mitchell will be "more involved this week" during the Ravens' matchup with the Bengals on Thursday than he was in a Week 10 loss to the Browns, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: After Mitchell turned in a nine-carry, 138-yard rushing performance in a blowout win over Seattle in Week 9, Harbaugh spoke of expanding the rookie's role in the backfield rotation alongside Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. The coach held true to that promise early in Sunday's 33-31 loss to Cleveland, and Mitchell came through with an electrifying 39-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, then helped set up a field goal on the next possession with a 32-yard catch and run. However, the rookie was…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 14 at 6:41am by Rotowire.com
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Scores early touchdown
Mitchell rushed the ball three times for 34 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Browns. He added one reception for 32 yards.
Analysis: Gus Edwards continued to lead the Baltimore backfield, as he tallied 12 touches compared to Mitchell's four. On the other hand, there's no doubt as to who the more explosive player was, as Mitchell found the end zone on a 39-yard touchdown run early in the first quarter. One possession later, he took a short pass for a 32-yard gain to set up a field goal. Mitchell was used only sparingly from there, but he's making the case for a bigger role and appears to have moved ahead of Justice Hill on…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 5:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Active Sunday
Mitchell (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: Though he took a questionable tag into the weekend after he was a mid-week addition to the injury report due to a hamstring issue, Mitchell erased some concern about his health by putting in a full practice Friday. Now that he's seemingly in the clear, the undrafted rookie out of East Carolina will look to build on his breakthrough performance in the Ravens' win over the Seahawks this past weekend, when he carried nine times for 138 yards and a touchdown. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to suit up Sunday
Mitchell (hamstring), who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday versus the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Mitchell practiced in full Friday after tweaking his hamstring in practice earlier in the week, and he's on track to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup. The rookie's status will be made official roughly 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Mitchell put up a 9-138-1 statline on the ground versus Seattle in Week 9, but he did so on only 13 offensive snaps. If active Sunday, it remains to be seen whether he'll be put in position to handle more playing time alongside Gus Edwards and…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 4:58am by Rotowire.com
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Trending toward playing
Mitchell (hamstring) is expected to play in Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: That the 21-year-old practiced fully Friday was likely a positive indication anyway, but this is a great development regardless for the rookie's availability. It's worth noting the Ravens haven't made an official designation regarding his status, but that should be officially cleared up before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. The speedy running back has been electric in his first real opportunities after missing the beginning of the season due to a shoulder injury, but he played only 13 offensive…read more
Published: Sat, Nov 11 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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Deemed questionable for Sunday
Mitchell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: Though he'll take a designation into the weekend, Mitchell's ability to practice fully Friday after he was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant offers hope that his hamstring issue isn't anything too significant. Regardless, Mitchell's status won't be clarified until the Ravens release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Even if Mitchell is active, the Ravens could be inclined to err on the side of caution with their usage of the undrafted…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 10 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Nursing hamstring injury
Mitchell was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Mitchell wasn't included on the Ravens' initial Week 10 injury report released Wednesday, so his limitations in Thursday's session seem to be indicative of an in-practice setback. The rookie out of East Carolina will still have a chance to practice again in some capacity Friday to put himself in a better position to play Sunday against the Browns, but the mid-week appearance on the injury report suddenly halts some of the momentum Mitchell had built over the past week. Head coach John Harbaugh…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 9 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Could be part of backfield rotation
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh suggested Monday that Mitchell could be in line for an uptick in snaps moving forward as part of a three-man committee with Gus Edwards and Justice Hill, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. "I'm sure there'll be a rotation," Harbaugh said.
Analysis: Though Harbaugh didn't go into specifics regarding what Mitchell's role might look like in the weeks to come, the undrafted rookie out of East Carolina may have earned himself a regular share of the backfield snaps and touches after a breakout performance in this past Sunday's 37-3 win over Seattle. After recording no carries in his first two NFL games, Mitchell gained 11, nine, nine and eight yards on four totes in the second quarter, then added a 40-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 8 at 8:27am by Rotowire.com
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Proves to be big-play threat
Mitchell recorded nine rushes for 138 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-3 win over the Seahawks. He added one reception for negative-four yards.
Analysis: Mitchell's final line jumps off the page, as he accounted for two of Baltimore's three longest plays from scrimmage with 60 and 40-yard runs -- the latter of which went for his first career touchdown. While both came in garbage time, Mitchell's usage was intriguing, as he earned an equal amount of carries to Gus Edwards and Justice Hill in the first half. Mitchell ran an impressive 4.37 40-yard dash at the 2023 combine, so if he can continue to gain a foothold in the offense, he could emerge as…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 8:53pm by Rotowire.com
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No injury designation for Week 9
Mitchell (hamstring) has no injury designation for Week 9 and will play in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The rookie has played two offensive snaps all season, registering zero rushing attempts while catching his lone target for nine yards. Gus Edwards and Justice Hill should continue to handle the backfield work for Baltimore.
Published: Fri, Nov 3 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices in full Wednesday
Mitchell (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mitchell was held out of Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 7 against the Lions. The undrafted rookie out of East Carolina is trending in the right direction to play Week 9 against the Seahawks.
Published: Wed, Nov 1 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Unavailable Sunday
Mitchell (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game with the Cardinals.
Analysis: Mitchell will be forced to sit out after he suffered a hamstring strain in Week 7 versus the Lions. The running back was able to practice in full Friday, but he'll now shift his focus to returning in Week 9 against Seattle.
Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Chance to play Sunday
Mitchell (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan reports.
Analysis: The 21-year-old running back out of East Carolina seems to be trending in the right direction to play this Sunday, as he went from limited participation in Thursday's practice to a full workload Friday. Mitchell has appeared in two games for the Ravens since coming off injured reserve, playing primarily on special teams (52 percent of snaps).
Published: Fri, Oct 27 at 5:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice Thursday
Mitchell (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Analysis: Mitchell sat out of practice Wednesday, but he was able to participate in a limited capacity Thursday. If he can upgrade again to full participation Friday, he might avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
Published: Thu, Oct 26 at 3:25pm by Rotowire.com
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No practice Wednesday
Mitchell (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mitchell received his first regular-season snaps on offense in Sunday's win over the Lions, but he injured his hamstring along the way and now is considered week-to-week. He's unlikely to practice this week or play in Sunday's game at Arizona.
Published: Wed, Oct 25 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Considered week-to-week
Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Mitchell avoided a substantial hamstring strain during Sunday's game versus Detroit and is week-to-week, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's somewhat relieving news for Mitchell, who played his first two offensive snaps at the NFL level in Week 7 versus the Lions before leaving with a hamstring injury. There is an outside chance he could return to action as soon as Sunday at Arizona.
Published: Mon, Oct 23 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to return
Mitchell exited Sunday's game against the Lions with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Mitchell did not play an offensive snap during his season debut last week against Tennessee. The undrafted rookie did log the first carry of his NFL career for nine yards during Sunday's contest, though it appears he sustained some sort of hamstring injury during the second half. With Baltimore up by more than four scores in the fourth quarter, it's unlikely that Mitchell will return even if he is able to overcome this hamstring injury. If he does not return, his next chance to play would come…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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No offensive snaps in debut
Mitchell played zero offensive snaps in his NFL debut in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Titans.
Analysis: The rookie was activated off injured reserve in advance of Sunday's game after missing the first five games of the season with a shoulder injury. Mitchell was unable to leverage his activation into a role on offense, however, as he only saw the field on special teams. Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, head coach John Harbaugh believed Mitchell "played well on special teams," adding that offensive coordinator Todd Monken "will be looking for opportunities to get [Mitchell] involved" moving…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 16 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Making NFL debut Sunday
Mitchell (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans in London.
Analysis: As was expected after the Ravens reinstated him from injured reserve Saturday, Mitchell will be available to make his NFL debut Week 6, joining a Baltimore backfield that includes Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. An undrafted rookie out of East Carolina, Mitchell showed plenty of burst in the preseason, averaging 6.0 yards per carry on seven totes and recorded a pair of receptions in two contests. At 5-foot-8 and 191 pounds, Mitchell may not be capable of handling a big workload, but he could…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 15 at 5:05am by Rotowire.com
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Shifts off IR
Mitchell (shoulder) was activated off injured reserve Saturday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans in London.
Analysis: It's unclear whether the Ravens plan to have the undrafted rookie suit up this weekend for his NFL debut, but Mitchell's activation is obviously still a positive step in the right direction. Mitchell's status for the Week 6 contest will be established one way or the other when Baltimore releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff. With J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) out for the season, Mitchell could have an opportunity to push Gus Edwards and Justice Hill for playing…read more
Published: Sat, Oct 14 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable but still on IR
Mitchell (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans in London.
Analysis: Mitchell remains on injured reserve after being designated to return to practice prior to Baltimore's Week 5 matchup with the Steelers. After logging three full practices this week, the rookie running back could make his NFL debut against the Titans, though he would first need to be activated from injured reserve. Fantasy managers considering deploying Mitchell will need to set their alarms to check his status, as Sunday's game kicks off at 9:30 a.m. EDT from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Published: Fri, Oct 13 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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Not activated yet
Mitchell (shoulder) was not activated off injured reserve Saturday, and as a result he will not play Sunday against the Steelers, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Mitchell was designated to return to practice earlier this week and was a full participant in subsequent days, but the Ravens are ultimately choosing to play it safe with the undrafted rookie. Kenyan Drake was elevated off the practice squad Saturday and would likely serve as the team's backup to Gus Edwards if Justice Hill (foot/hamstring) is not cleared for action.
Published: Sat, Oct 7 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable after full practice
Mitchell (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie was designated Wednesday to return from injured reserve and has since been a full participant in practice. Having missed the minimum four games, Mitchell could make his NFL regular-season debut this Sunday, though there's also a chance he'll be inactive even if he's healthy enough. If the Ravens call up Melvin Gordon from the practice squad again, it'll be a strong sign that Mitchell either isn't expected to play or won't see much playing time.
Published: Fri, Oct 6 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Return window opens
Mitchell (shoulder) practiced Wednesday, opening a 21-day window in which he can be evaluated for a return from injured reserve, Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: Mitchell averaged 6.0 yards per carry during the preseason, so the speedy undrafted rookie out of East Carolina could be an intriguing addition to a Baltimore backfield that consists of Gus Edwards, Justice Hill and Melvin Gordon after losing J.K. Dobbins to a season-ending Achilles tear in Week 1. Before being eligible to play, Mitchell will need to be activated from IR and added to the 53-man roster, but such a move could happen at any point in the next three weeks. If Mitchell turns in a…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 4 at 10:56am by Rotowire.com
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Nearing return
Mitchell (shoulder) could be activated from IR this week according to head coach John Harbaugh, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Mitchell suffered the injury in the team's second preseason game and was placed on injured reserve Aug. 31. After missing the mandatory four games, the running back is eligible to return to the active roster and play as soon as Sunday against the Steelers. However, even if activated this week, the Ravens will have a 21-day window to add him to the 53-man roster, so there's no guarantee he'll be suiting up in Week 5.
Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed to IR
The Ravens placed Mitchell (shoulder) on injured reserve Thursday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Mitchell injured his shoulder in the Ravens' second preseason game against the Commanders following a 31-yard run. Despite the injury and missing some time during training camp, he was able to beat out Melvin Gordon and Owen Wright for the No. 4 running back spot behind J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. Mitchell will now have to sit out for at least the first four games of the 2023 season.
Published: Thu, Aug 31 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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May be candidate for IR
Mitchell (shoulder) has secured a spot on Baltimore's initial 53-man roster but is a candidate to be placed on injured reserve, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: If Mitchell is forced to IR, he would be ineligible to play in any of the first four games of the season. He injured his shoulder in the second week of the preseason shortly after breaking off a 31-yard run, and while he was spotted at practice just a few days later, the Ravens might find that he's still banged up enough to require an IR stint. The Ravens have three healthy veterans -- J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill -- atop their backfield depth chart to start the season, with…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 30 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing Wednesday
Mitchell (shoulder) is practicing Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mitchell left Monday's preseason game against the Commanders due to a shoulder injury, but coach John Harbaugh said the injury wasn't too serious, and the running back's prompt return confirms that notion. The rookie undrafted free agent from East Carolina has had a strong camp, but he's likely vying for a practice squad spot rather than a spot on the 53-man roster. Nonetheless, Mitchell should have a chance to help his case in Saturday's preseason finale against Tampa Bay.
Published: Wed, Aug 23 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Injury not considered serious
Coach John Harbaugh said the shoulder injury Mitchell suffered Monday night against the Commanders isn't serious, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mitchell left after rushing one time for 31 yards and never returned to the game. It sounds like he avoided a serious injury. Mitchell is in a contested battle for the Ravens' RB4 job behind J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, and Justice Hill. Mitchell's special teams contributions and playmaking ability might give him the edge over veteran Melvin Gordon.
Published: Mon, Aug 21 at 8:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Injures left shoulder Monday
Mitchell suffered a left shoulder injury during Monday's preseason game at Washington.
Analysis: At the end of a 31-yard run down the right sideline in the third quarter, Mitchell endured a big hit from a Commanders defender and was tended to by Ravens trainers on the sideline before making his way to the locker room. The extent of the injury isn't known, but Baltimore officially is calling the undrafted rookie running back questionable to return.
Published: Mon, Aug 21 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Contained on ground in debut
Mitchell rushed six times for 11 yards, brought in one of two targets of nine yards and returned three kickoffs for 73 yards in the Ravens' 20-19 preseason win over the Eagles on Saturday night.
Analysis: Mitchell was limited to filling a returner role in the first half, but he was then afforded some opportunity from scrimmage over the first two Ravens possessions after halftime. While he found running room at a premium, Mitchell made good use of his one reception and also was solid on his three kickoff returns. The undrafted East Carolina product and two-time 1,000-yard rusher, who's striving to unseat either Justice Hill or Melvin Gordon and earn a No. 4 running back role, is likely to see…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 8:07pm by Rotowire.com
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