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Nov 2, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Elijah Mitchell (25) recieves a handoff from quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) in the second quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

The Kansas City Chiefs parted ways with running back Elijah Mitchell earlier this week after the back spent much of the 2025 season inactive. It was a decision indicative of a coaching staff that refused to explore depth and preferred to stay loyal to failing veterans. Mitchell was never given a true chance, playing only seven offensive snaps in the 2025 season before the two sides parted ways.<\/p>\n

However, Mitchell didn’t have to wait long to find a new landing spot. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the former Chief has signed a practice squad deal with the New England Patriots. The fact that the Patriots wasted no time grabbing the backup while in a race for the AFC’s top seed is telling. Mitchell is respected depth, having previously rushed for 963 yards and five touchdowns in the 2021 season with the San Francisco 49ers.<\/p>\n

While injuries and lack of opportunities have derailed his career since, there is no question about the potential value in adding the 27-year-old, who could still have a productive season or game left in the tank. For the Chiefs, the quick signing is a reminder of just how mismanaged the backfield has been throughout the 2025 season.<\/p>\n

Former Chiefs Backup Elijah Mitchell Has No Problem Finding New Landing Spot Signing with Patriots<\/h2>\n

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While Mitchell was unlikely to be a long-term option, there was nothing to be lost by putting the veteran into the lineup. Isiah Pacheco consistently struggled, and Kareem Hunt is a short-yardage back who has limited value in the passing game. All of this adds up to leaving it a mystery as to why the Chiefs didn’t at least give Mitchell a consistent chance to provide a spark.<\/p>\n

Now, the veteran will have a chance to fight his way onto an incredibly talented New England roster that appears poised to go on a deep January run. It is telling that the back found such a talented landing spot only days after his release. Kansas City should’ve done a better job evaluating its roster and either parted ways with Mitchell sooner or given the back a true chance.<\/p>\n

This is a familiar frustration for a coaching staff that was far too content with mediocrity. This isn’t the type of decision-making that was in place when the dynasty began, and it must change in Kansas City’s offseason for the team to get back on top.<\/p>\n

It will be interesting to watch Mitchell in his new landing spot and whether or not the back is able to work his way into a contributing role. With TreVeyon Henderson in concussion protocol, it opens up possible opportunity in the final two weeks of the season, giving the Chiefs a glimpse at what they might have missed.<\/p>\n

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