<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-elijah-mitchell-preseason-touchdown');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chiefs RB Elijah Mitchell continues to impress with preseason touchdown');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Elijah-Mitchell.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Chiefs RB Elijah Mitchell continues to impress with preseason touchdown</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-08-23T06:05:52-07:00">August 23rd, 6:05am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-08-23T06:05:52-07:00">August 23rd, 6:05am</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Elijah Mitchell continues to push for a roster spot as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-training-camp-improvement-surprised-teammates">Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their preseason</a> finale Friday night, and his most recent outing delivered more than just another score—it delivered a message. Mitchell’s preseason touchdown stood out in a 29-27 loss to the Chicago Bears, showcasing why he could be a key piece in the team’s backfield equation.</p><p>The 27-year-old back is no stranger to the spotlight. Though not considered one of the league’s elite, Mitchell turned heads with a dynamic rookie campaign in 2021 that cemented him as a reliable option in San Francisco’s offense. He later appeared in Super Bowl LVIII with the 49ers in February 2024, rushing twice for eight yards in a narrow 25-22 overtime loss to the Chiefs—the very team whose roster he’s now fighting to make as August winds down.</p><p>In a third-quarter drive against Chicago, Mitchell capitalized on limited touches, punching in a 2-yard score that briefly extended the Kansas City lead. The NFL posted the clip on its official X account (formerly known as Twitter), highlighting the burst and vision <a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1959078846051098647" rel="noopener">that fueled</a> his standout rookie season.</p><p>“Elijah Mitchell runs it in from two yards out 😤”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Elijah Mitchell runs it in from two yards out 😤</p><p>Stream on <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLPlus</a> <a href="https://t.co/5IE1UB9Tcr">pic.twitter.com/5IE1UB9Tcr</a></p><p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1959078846051098647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The touchdown, though not game-changing on the scoreboard, was pivotal for Mitchell personally. In a crowded running back room, he continues to build a compelling case for inclusion. With Isiah Pacheco locked in as the starter and veteran Kareem Hunt in the mix, Mitchell is also competing with rookie Breshard Smith, who’s shown flashes of promise this summer himself. The team’s running back depth remains under scrutiny headed into 2025—and Mitchell’s performance only adds fuel to the conversation.</p><p>He finished the game with six carries for 24 yards and the touchdown, averaging four yards per carry. But more than the stats, it was his decisiveness and control that stood out. His knack for getting north-south with urgency has made him a reliable option in short-yardage scenarios, something Kansas City could lean on as they chase another Super Bowl berth.</p><p>For head coach Andy Reid and the coaching staff, final roster decisions are imminent. Mitchell’s ability to contribute not just as a runner but in pass protection and on special teams may ultimately decide his fate. If nothing else, his preseason touchdown served as a strong final argument in a crowded field.</p><p>Headed into his fifth NFL season after being drafted by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 2021 draft, Mitchell’s journey from injury castoff to preseason standout embodies the resilience often found in overlooked veterans. The Chiefs running back depth is still evolving—<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/kansas-city-chiefs-best-move-2025-nfl-offseason">but if Mitchell stays healthy</a>, Kansas City may have quietly found a valuable contributor.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chiefs RB Elijah Mitchell continues to impress with preseason touchdown

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-elijah-mitchell-perfect-reaction-joining-patrick-mahomes');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chiefs’ Elijah Mitchell has perfect reaction to joining Patrick Mahomes');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Elijah-Mitchell-tries-to-find-a-rushing-lane.jpg"><figcaption>Eric Hartline-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Chiefs’ Elijah Mitchell has perfect reaction to joining Patrick Mahomes</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-07-25T16:12:42-07:00">July 25th, 4:12pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-07-25T16:14:49-07:00">July 25th, 4:14pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Kansas City Chiefs</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Kansas City Chiefs continue to trust in the core they have in place to generate sufficient offense, obviously confident that some of the younger talents can become reliable pass-catchers for Patrick Mahomes. KC did not make flashy additions as far as the skills positions are concerned, but it did make one under-the-radar move that could prove quite important just the same. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/kansas-city-chiefs-best-move-2025-nfl-offseason">New running back Elijah Mitchell</a> might be the X-factor of this backfield.</p><p>The free-agent acquisition, who tallied 1,523 rushing yards and 10 total touchdowns in 27 games with the San Francisco 49ers, has a great opportunity to climb a depth chart that also features two-time Super Bowl champion Isiah Pacheco and 2017 Pro Bowler Kareem Hunt. Before such an eruption can occur, however, Mitchell must first get comfortable in the Chiefs’ offense.</p><p>He is learning very quickly that <a href="https://www.chiefs.com/video/elijah-mitchell-on-being-a-chief-it-feels-amazing-press-conference-7-25" rel="noopener">one must always stay on their toes</a> when playing with a master improviser like Mahomes.</p><p>“I {got} a behind-the-back {pass} my first week here,” a smiling Mitchell told reporters after Friday’s training camp practice, per Chiefs.com. “One thing about Pat, you got to always stay ready with him.”</p><h2><b>Elijah Mitchell is joining an elite Chiefs football culture</b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/updating-and-ranking-the-50-greatest-nfl-players-of-all-time">The future Hall of fame quarterback</a> possesses stellar instincts and is always ready to throw from unorthodox arm angles in times of desperation. Even when the offense is scuffling and relying on the defense to pull out a victory, Mahomes is still supremely clutch and remarkably nimble. Elijah Mitchell hopes to be a beneficiary of those traits this upcoming season.</p><p>If healthy — he missed all of 2024 with a hamstring injury — the 27-year-old has the ability to contribute as both a ball-carrier and pass-catcher. Kansas City was unable to squeeze out sufficient production from its RB room during the 2024-25 NFL campaign, which is partially why the squad appeared a bit vulnerable despite losing only three games all year (including Super Bowl 59). An efficient and healthy rushing attack could make a huge difference in 2025-26.</p><p>Mitchell is determined to do what he can to make that happen. He is humbled for the opportunity to represent one of the model organizations in the NFL today.</p><p>“It feels amazing, man,” the 2021 sixth-round draft pick said when asked how it feels to be a Chief. “It’s a winning program. You know what it is when you come, and you want to be part of that winning program.”</p><p>A combination of excitement and tireless work ethic could work wonders for Mitchell in his new NFL home. He and his teammates will have their first practice in pads on Sunday, a notable step forward in KC’s pursuit of another championship.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chiefs’ Elijah Mitchell has perfect reaction to joining Patrick Mahomes

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-kyle-juszczyk-powerful-message-elijah-mitchell-rbs-chiefs-decision');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kyle Juszczyk sends powerful message to Elijah Mitchell after RB’s Chiefs decision');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Kyle-Juszczyk-sends-powerful-message-to-Elijah-Mitchell-after-RBs-Chiefs-decision.jpg"></figure><h1>Kyle Juszczyk sends powerful message to Elijah Mitchell after RB’s Chiefs decision</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-13T06:33:37-07:00">March 13th, 6:33am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-13T06:33:37-07:00">March 13th, 6:33am</time><address><a>Owen Crisafulli</a>Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints. He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and for a while ran his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions that are related to the game. He has been a lifelong fan of the major professional teams in Boston and loves discussing all topics surrounding those teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco 49ers are retooling their roster, and they have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/49ers-rumors-why-insider-no-idea-draft-strategy-free-agent-losses">lost quite a few players in free agency</a> as a result. One of the more under-the-radar players who has found a new home this offseason is running back Elijah Mitchell, and after he opted to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, his old teammate Kyle Juszczyk sent him a strong message.</p><p>After emerging as the Niners lead running back in 2021 during his rookie campaign, Mitchell struggled to stay healthy, and promptly lost his starting gig to Christian McCaffrey. Mitchell didn’t play at all in 2024 after suffering a season-ending hamstring injury before the season started in August, and in the wake of departing for Kansas City, the running back sent a thank you message to San Francisco in a post on social media, which <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHHZ--ivNYN/?img_index=1" rel="noopener">quickly yielded a response</a> from Juszczyk.</p><p>“You know you’re my brother for life and I’m so proud of you… but a pat and go pic?? You done made too many big plays for this! Love you man!” Juszczyk commented on Mitchell’s Instagram post.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="instagram-media"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHHZ--ivNYN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div><div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"><div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 14px;"><div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 24px;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div></div><p></p></a><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHHZ--ivNYN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Elijah I. Mitchell (@15ive_)</a></p></div></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Kyle Juszczyk looking to find new home after 49ers release</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Former-49ers-fullback-Kyle-Juszczyk.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While Mitchell has landed with a new team, Juszczyk is still looking for a new landing spot after the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/49ers-news-sf-says-goodbye-nine-time-pro-bowler-kyle-juszczyk">49ers recently released him</a>. Despite playing a dying position at fullback, Juszczyk has been the best player at the spot for nearly a decade now. He was a Pro Bowler in all eight seasons he spent with San Fran, while also being a first-team All Pro in 2023, proving he’s still at the top of his game.</p><p>Not every team utilizes a fullback, but Juszczyk offers value as a jack of all trades. He can handle the ball out of the backfield, particularly in short yardage situations, run routes as a receiver, and block effectively as well. Even though the Niners moved on from him, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Juszczyk find a new home on the free agent market in the near future.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kyle Juszczyk sends powerful message to Elijah Mitchell after RB’s Chiefs decision

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/49ers-news-elijah-mitchell-out-for-the-year');   ga('set', 'title', '49ers’ Elijah Mitchell out for the year amid flurry of injuries');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/49ers-news-Elijah-Mitchell-out-for-the-year-amid-flurry-of-injuries.jpg"></figure><h1>49ers’ Elijah Mitchell out for the year amid flurry of injuries</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-27T15:48:47-07:00">August 27th, 3:48pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-27T15:48:47-07:00">August 27th, 3:48pm</time><address><a>Christopher Hennessy</a>Christopher Hennessy graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco 49ers have closed an eventful training camp by finalizing their 53-man roster. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/49ers-news-brandon-aiyuks-latest-move-amid-contract-drama">Brandon Aiyuk has not reported</a> to camp, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/49ers-news-former-super-bowl-champion-not-sold-without-trent-williams">Trent Williams was unsurprisingly left off</a> the roster, and they made another eye-opening roster move. Running back Elijah Mitchell <a href="https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-moves-for-initial-53-man-roster-of-2024-released-waived-pup-injured-reserve-list" rel="noopener">was placed on</a> season-ending injured reserve with a hamstring injury.</p><p>The 26-year-old back has spent his entire career with the 49ers and was a key contributor in each of the last three seasons. While he is clearly behind Christian McCaffery on the depth chart, it is still a big loss for San Francisco. The move leaves them with Jordan Mason, Patrick Taylor Jr, and rookie Isaac Guerendo behind McCaffery.</p><p>Each of those players now has a great chance to take over the second running back spot on the depth chart. The 49ers know that they cannot overuse the injury-prone McCaffery and must get production from other places. If it is on their roster, they will figure out which player to give the carries to before week one against the Jets.</p><p>There are also options on the open market to come in and take some carries from McCaffery. Kareem Hunt, Jerick McKinnon, and Matt Breida are <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/_/year/2024/status/available/position/rb/sort/contract_value" rel="noopener">all unsigned</a> after training camp. The 49ers have options to replace Elijah Mitchell in the regular season. If they do, they will once again be an unstoppable force on offense.</p><h2><b>Expectations for 49ers after Elijah Mitchell’s injury</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Elijah-Mitchell-with-San-Francisco-49ers.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>The 49ers are coming off their second Super Bowl appearance in the Kyle Shanahan era. They’ve lost both of those games to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. To beat the Chiefs, they need a healthy and dominating defense and a balanced offensive attack. Without a second running back to break off big runs, they won’t have that.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/49ers-news-manti-teo-brutally-honest-why-49ers-not-nfc-west-favorite">NFC West has three other teams</a> who are looking to make the playoffs this season. The Los Angeles Rams and a healthy Matthew Stafford are looking for another ring, the Arizona Cardinals think they have it figured out, and the Seattle Seahawks have a new coach. The 49ers are not shoo-ins for the playoffs this year and the Mitchell injury compounds that.</p><p>The expectation among fans and pundits is still that the 49ers will be in the running for the Super Bowl. With Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffery in the fold, they will still have one of the best weapons groups in the league. Given their history of developing young skill position players, one of those four young running backs could become a great player.</p><p>The Mitchell injury has compounded the need to get Brandon Aiyuk back on the roster. The 49ers receiver has held out all summer and has not given in at all on his contract demands. There were rumors that he would be<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-steelers-brandon-aiyuk-contract-offer-is-close-to-what-49ers-have-on-table"> traded to the Patriots and Steelers</a> throughout training camp. Those deals were not made. The 49ers now must get him under contract and back on the field ahead of their week one matchup on Monday Night Football against the Jets.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

49ers’ Elijah Mitchell out for the year amid flurry of injuries

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Originally from the small town of Elba, New York, Sonny received his degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and currently resides in Naples, Florida</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Having played deep into the NFL Playoffs in four of the last five seasons, August football must seem like a bore for the San Francisco 49ers at this point. Sure, San Francisco is dealing with the contract hold-outs and hold-ins of Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk, the introduction of Nick Sorenson as Defensive Coordinator, and the pressure of yet another season in which the Super Bowl <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/49ers-all-pro-fred-warner-makes-super-bowl-guarantee">is the one and only goal</a>, but it’s going to take an injury update to Christian McCaffrey for 49ers fans to stop thinking about playing into January and February.</p><p>Christian McCaffrey was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/49ers-news-christian-mccaffrey-drops-massive-preseason-injury-update">ruled out for the entirety of the preseason</a> earlier this week as he continues to work his way back from a minor calf strain. McCaffrey eased the concerns of Niners fans, noting that if it were the regular season he’d be healthy enough to play, but the 49ers are wise to be cautious with the NFL’s reigning Offensive Player of the Year, especially with the status of Brandon Aiyuk <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/49ers-news-brandon-aiyuk-proving-not-about-money-nfl-insider">still up in the air</a>. It doesn’t help matters that half of the 49ers current running back room also won’t be seeing the field on Saturday night.</p><p>“Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell and Isaac Guerendo <a href="https://x.com/MaioccoNBCS/status/1822346934037643299" rel="noopener">will not play tonight</a>,” says Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. “And I’m not sure the 49ers will want Jordan Mason to see a lot of action. So undrafted rookie Cody Schrader (All-SEC at Missouri) figures to get a lot of touches.”</p><p>Elijah Mitchell and Isaac Guerendo will both be sidelined with hamstring strains. Jordan Mason, a 3rd-year back who has 83 carries for 464 yards in his two seasons with the 49ers, has been surging as of late during 49ers training camp. It’s been Mason’s ascent, along with the offseason additions of a pair of rookies in Guerendo and Schrader, that has given fans reason to speculate that the 49ers could soon <a href="https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2024/08/07/espn-suggests-49ers-trade-veteran-rb-to-cowboys/" rel="noopener">consider looking to trade</a> the injury-prone Mitchell, who rushed for 963 yards in 11 games as a rookie in 2021, but only 560 yards in 16 games since then.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Christian-McCaffrey-breaking-away-from-the-defense-1024x574.jpg"><figcaption>© Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><h2><b>49ers in search of insurance behind Christian McCaffrey </b></h2><p>The 49ers reliance on Christian McCaffrey is only a problem if McCaffrey is forced out of action for a prolonged period of time. During his years with the Carolina Panthers, this was the case, a big reason why the Panthers were ultimately forced to trade McCaffrey. But after being limited to just ten games during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, McCaffrey has since not missed a game due to injury. The 49ers do however have a number of intriguing players backing up their bell-cow back.</p><p>Elijah Mitchell once looked like he was on track to become the bell-cow in San Francisco after the former 6th Round pick finished second among rookies in rushing yards during the 2021 season. It was his inability to stay healthy during the 2022 season which prompted San Francisco to eventually pull the trigger on a deal for Christian McCaffrey.</p><p>Jordan Mason is the unofficial betting favorite to get the lion’s share of the work behind McCaffrey, who Kyle Shanahan noted will be <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/49ers-news-kyle-shanahan-hints-at-smaller-christian-mccaffrey-workload-in-2024-season">seeing a slightly diminished workload</a> in 2024. After earning his way onto the 49ers 53-man roster ahead of the 2022 season, Mason has since remained a steady secondary presence in San Francisco’s backfield rotations. Don’t be surprised if the 3rd year back notches career highs in rushes and yards this season.</p><p>The pair of rookies may be the primary reason for 49ers fans to tune in to preseason action. Guerendo won’t be playing against on Saturday night against the Tennessee Titans, but the big bodied back out of Louisville who shined at the NFL Scouting Combine will get plenty of opportunities to come away from training camp with the primary back-up job. Cody Schrader ended up going undrafted back in April, despite rushing for an SEC-high 1,627 yards at Missouri last season, earning All-American honors for his efforts.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2023 SEASON STATS
RUSHING YDS	RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOTAL TDS	POSITION RANK
281	0	14	2	-

2023 SEASON STATS
RUSHING YDS	RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOTAL TDS	POSITION RANK
281	0	14	2	-

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