Eagles sign running back Elijah Mitchell to bolster backfield depth
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on June 2 after he participated in rookie minicamp. Mitchell, who has experience with the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots, joins a competitive running back group led by Saquon Barkley. He aims to provide depth and compete for carries in the upcoming training camp. Over 28 career games, Mitchell has accumulated over 1,500 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, showcasing his capability when healthy. Philadelphia continues to explore options to enhance their running back roster ahead of the new season.
- •Elijah Mitchell joins Eagles after rookie minicamp tryout
- •Mitchell aims to compete behind Saquon Barkley
- •He has over 1,500 rushing yards in his career
- •Eagles signed Mitchell on June 2, 2026
- •The running back competition is intensifying ahead of training camp
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles sign RB Elijah Mitchell
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles sign former 49ers running back
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles sign veteran running back Elijah Mitchell to 90-man roster
"The Eagles have signed RB Elijah Mitchell, who is familiar with the Shanahan offense, but has struggled to stay healthy.
"The Eagles signed veteran running back Elijah Mitchell after hosting him during rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
"The Eagles filled the spot on their 90-man roster that opened up when they traded wide receiver A.J.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:07 PMEagles sign RB Elijah Mitchell
The Eagles filled the spot on their 90-man roster that opened up when they traded wide receiver A.J.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:32 PMEagles sign former 49ers running back
The Eagles have signed RB Elijah Mitchell, who is familiar with the Shanahan offense, but has struggled to stay healthy.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:00 PMEagles sign veteran running back Elijah Mitchell to 90-man roster
The Eagles signed veteran running back Elijah Mitchell after hosting him during rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
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