Former Saints linebacker Keith Mitchell dies at 51
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Former NFL linebacker Keith Mitchell has passed away at the age of 51, as announced by Texas A&M athletics on July 2, 2026. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Mitchell began his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997 and played five seasons with the team, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2000. He later played for the Houston Texans in 2002 and the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003 before retiring. Throughout his career, he amassed 408 tackles and 19.5 sacks over 94 games.
- •Keith Mitchell died at 51 on July 2, 2026.
- •He played five seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
- •Mitchell earned Pro Bowl honors in 2000.
- •He also played for the Texans and Jaguars before retirement.
- •Inducted into A&M Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Former Saints LB Keith Mitchell dies at 51
"Former NFL linebacker Keith Mitchell has died, Texas A&M athletics announced on Thursday.
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