Leaves wild-card game

Mitchell sustained a calf injury and will not return to Saturday's wild-card game at Houston, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Analysis: Mitchell battled a calf issue throughout the second half of the season and he appeared to aggravate the injury on a blitz before being helped off the field by trainers. The Colts' three-man safety rotation will continue with Malik Hooker, Clayton Geathers and George Odum

Suiting up Sunday

Mitchell (calf) is active for Sunday's Week 16 contest against the Giants. Mitchell will start at safety in place of the injured Clayton Geathers.

Analysis: Mitchell's status isn't overly surprising after he was a full participant in Friday's practice session. Mitchell will start at safety Sunday against the Giants in place of the injured Clayton Geathers.

Questionable for Week 16

Mitchell (calf) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Analysis: Mitchell was upgraded to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited Wednesday and Thursday, and he's trending in the right direction to suit up against the G-Men. If the veteran is able to take the field Week 16, he could be in line for an uptick in snaps with starter Clayton Geathers (knee) ruled out.

Practices in limited fashion

Mitchell (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Analysis: Mitchell missed the Colts' last two games due to a calf injury and has now managed to return to practice on a limited basis. If the veteran safety is able to get healthy in time for Sunday's tilt against the Giants, he'll serve a rotational role behind Clayton Geathers (knee).

Sitting out Week 15

Mitchell (calf) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis: Mitchell will miss his second straight game, as he has dealt with calf issues intermittently since late October. George Odum should continue to work as a backup/rotational safety for the Colts with the veteran safety sidelined.

Will sit Week 14

Mitchell (calf) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Analysis: Mitchell has dealt with calf issues on and off since late October, and it will cost him a game this time around. George Odum will be the primary option at backup safety for the Colts in his absence.

Suffers calf injury

Mitchell suffered a calf injury during Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Jaguars, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Analysis: Mitchell suffered an ankle injury during the fourth quarter of the Week 13 loss and did not return to the field. If the veteran were to remain sidelined for any amount of time, George Odum would serve as the Colts' only healthy reserve safety.

Healthy for Sunday's game

Mitchell (calf) is active for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.

Analysis: Mitchell avoids missing a game and will return to his role as a reserve safety. That leaves him without desirable IDP value due to making just nine tackles over the last three weeks.

Questionable for Sunday

Mitchell (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars, Phillip Heilman of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Mitchell practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday but was unable to practice the rest of the week. The Ohio product is the only Colts defensive back in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game. If Mitchell doesn't play Sunday, George Odum and Corey Moore could see an increase in work.

Gets start at free safety

Mitchell (calf) will start at free safety Sunday against Tennessee with Malik Hooker out with a hip injury.

Analysis: Mitchell was a relevation for a banged up secondary when he signed Oct. 9, but missed last week's game due to a calf injury. It looks like he's healthy and ready to return to a high usage role.

Clear of calf injury

Mitchell (calf) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Titans.

Analysis: Mitchell has been dealing with the calf issue for the last few weeks and was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, but he was able to finish the week with no limitations. The veteran safety could be more heavily relied on Sunday with Malik Hooker (hip) set to be a game-time decision.

Ruled out Sunday

Mitchell (calf) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Mitchell suffered the calf injury Week 8 against Oakland and the bye week apparently didn't provide enough recovery time. Corey Moore should see increased work at safety for the Colts, especially if starter Malik Hooker (hip) is unable to play or is limited Sunday.

Exits game with calf injury

Mitchell is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a calf injury, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Mitchell drew the start at free safety with Malik Hooker (hip) inactive, but he was forced to exit the Week 8 contest. Corey Moore will slot into the starting lineup and attempt to contain the Raiders' Derek Carr-led passing attack as long as Mitchell remains sidelined.

Grabs interception in Sunday's win

Mitchell had an interception, seven total tackles, a tackle for a loss and two passes defensed in Sunday's win over Buffalo.

Analysis: Mitchell started at free safety in his second game with the Colts after signing Oct. 9 and played well in coverage and as a tackler. It looks like he could be a surprise mid-season addition that pays off for a team needing help in the secondary with injuries to Clayton Geathers (concussion) and Matthias Farley (shoulder).

Mitchell will be released next week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Mitchell celebrates his 31st birthday in June and carries a $5 million base salary for 2018. The Steelers may try to bring him back at a lower figure, as he's made 60 starts in his four seasons with the team. Mitchell landed between 4.1 and 5.0 tackles per game each of the past five years, highlighted by a 2015 campaign with 80 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. J.J. Wilcox and Robert Golden would be the top in-house options to replace Mitchell in the…read more

Mitchell, who recorded one tackle (solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's win over the Browns, finishes up the 2017 season with 53 tackles (35 solo) and the one fumble recovery in 13 games.

Analysis: Clinging to a four-point lead late in the game, Mitchell happened to be in the right place at the right time, recovering a Duke Johnson fumble forced by William Gay after a 30-yard catch and run. It was Mitchell's first-and-only turnover this season. He also had his fewest tackle total since 2012 with Oakland and, at 30, is starting to show signs of his age. He still provides a valuable veteran presence on defense, and is under contract until 2019, so he should resume his role in the secondary…read more

Mitchell (ankle) is officially active for Sunday night's game against the Ravens.

Analysis: Mitchell was listed as questionable after putting in a limited practice Friday, but will return to action after sitting out Week 13. The veteran safety has battled injury throughout the past month and will hope to stay healthy in this week's divisional matchup.

Mitchell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Analysis: Mitchell was on track to shed his injury designation by Friday after logging full practices on Wednesday and Thursday, but his limited participation heading into the weekend keeps his status for Week 14 somewhat up in the air. If he's forced to miss his second straight game, Robert Golden would likely start in his place at safety once again.

Mitchell (ankle) practiced without limitations Wednesday and is in line to start Sunday against the Ravens.

Analysis: Mitchell has missed two of the Steelers' last three contests, but he should have a high snap count Sunday. However, the veteran safety is averaging just 4.2 tackles per game and is a tough start in most formats.

Mitchell (ankle) was ruled out of Monday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Analysis: There wasn't much hope Mitchell would be able to play anyway, considering he was listed as doubtful on the injury report. In his absence, J.J. Wilcox is expected to step into the starting lineup.

The Steelers have officially listed Mitchell (ankle) as doubtful for Monday's game against the Bengals, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.

Analysis: Barring a quick recovery, Mitchell is unlikely to suit up Monday. An absence would mark his third missed game of the season. J.J. Wilcox and Robert Golden would figure to see increased roles should he indeed miss the game.

Mitchell (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday.

Analysis: Mitchell missed time in practice last week but still managed to play in Sunday's win over the Packers, logging 55 defensive snaps. Look for more updates to come over the next two days, with J.J. Wilcox the likely beneficiary should Mitchell be sidelined.

Mitchell (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: Mitchell missed last week's game against the Titans after spraining his ankle in Week 10. His full participation Wednesday suggests he's in line to make a return for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Mitchell (ankle) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Titans.

Analysis: Mitchell will miss his second game this season after injuring his ankle last Sunday against the Colts. Fourth-year safety J.J. Wilcox will likely get the spot start in Mitchell's absence.

Mitchell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Titans.

Analysis: Mitchell hurt his ankle last week against the Colts and didn't practice Monday, but took part in a limited fashion Tuesday and Wednesday. Fourth-year safety J.J. Wilcox likely will be tasked with filling in for him if Mitchell is ruled out.

Mitchell (ankle) was limited in practice Tuesday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Analysis: Mitchell was nursing an Achilles injury last week in practice and then was forced out of Sunday's win over the Colts due to an ankle issue, so it's safe to say the veteran defensive back is feeling a little beat up at this point in the season. Mitchell has not missed a contest all season, but the quick turnaround of Thursday night's game against the Titans could put that streak in jeopardy. If he is sidelined, look for J.J. Wilcox to pick up the spot start.

Mitchell is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts due to an ankle injury.

Analysis: Mitchell was nursing an Achilles injury ahead of Sunday's game, which should make fantasy owners worry about his long-term health. The veteran safety has 32 tackles (20 solo) and two pass breakups through seven games this season, and J.J. Wilcox will likely slot into his role for the time being.