Mitchell (hand) was seen catching passes last week during the beginning of Detroit's offseason program. Mitchell played 15 games during the 2023 regular season while primarily slotting in as a blocking tight end and contributor on special teams, as he caught just two passes. The 24-year-old then missed the Lions' postseason run with a hand injury. Mitchell's return to action during the offseason program likely means he's moved past the injury or the time being, so he'll likely slot back in behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright on the depth chart at tight end to begin the 2024 season.
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2023 Postseason Stats
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2023 Regular Season Stats
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Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
8/11/1999 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 246 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 5; Pk (DET)
Birthplace
Big Stone Gap, VA, USA
Position
TE
College
Virginia Tech
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Detroit Lions
2022-Present
(2 seasons)
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Mitchell (hand) was seen catching passes last week during the beginning of Detroit's offseason program. Mitchell played 15 games during the 2023 regular season while primarily slotting in as a blocking tight end and contributor on special teams, as he caught just two passes. The 24-year-old then missed the Lions' postseason run with a hand injury. Mitchell's return to action during the offseason program likely means he's moved past the injury or the time being, so he'll likely slot back in behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright on the depth chart at tight end to begin the 2024 season.