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Patriots release veteran RB after drafting Alabama’s Jam Miller
TL;DR
The New England Patriots released veteran running back Elijah Mitchell after drafting Jam Miller from Alabama. This is the third roster move made by the team this week.
Key points
- Patriots released running back Elijah Mitchell
- Mitchell signed a futures contract with New England in February
- He was drafted by the 49ers in 2021
- Mitchell rushed for 1,523 yards and nine touchdowns in his career
- This is the third roster move by the Patriots this week
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The New England Patriots cleared space in their backfield Tuesday after wrapping up the 2026 NFL Draft. The club released veteran running back Elijah Mitchell, who signed a futures contract with New England back in February.
Mitchell originally joined the Patriots practice squad in late December before getting cut in mid-January. This marks the third roster move the team made this week.
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Mitchell entered the league in 2021 when the San Francisco 49ers took him with the 194th overall pick out of Louisiana. The 5-foot-10, 215-pound back spent four seasons in San Francisco before signing with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025.
He appeared in one game for Kansas City before the team released him in December. Over 28 career games, including 12 starts, Mitchell rushed 327 times for 1,523 yards and nine touchdowns. He also hauled in 28 catches for 158 yards and another score.
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Q&A
Why did the Patriots release Elijah Mitchell?
The Patriots released Elijah Mitchell to clear space in their backfield after drafting Jam Miller.
What are Elijah Mitchell's career stats in the NFL?
Elijah Mitchell has rushed 327 times for 1,523 yards and nine touchdowns, along with 28 catches for 158 yards and one touchdown over 28 career games.
What teams has Elijah Mitchell played for in the NFL?
Elijah Mitchell has played for the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and the New England Patriots.
