Elijah Mitchell

Former San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell is signing a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact

While Isiah Pacheco dealt with injury in 2024 and struggled to return to form, the next option in K.C. was bringing in Kareem Hunt. Looking ahead to 2025, the Chiefs are building in new insurance plans, bringing in a back who has proven to be an efficient runner when given the chance. However, Mitchell comes with his own injury history, including a season-ending injury in 2024 (hamstring), an MCL sprain in 2022, and multiple others. The deal is worth $3.5 million, per Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz.

Elijah Mitchell has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

Fantasy Impact

Mitchell has struggled with a hamstring injury this offseason and is now being placed on injured reserve, which will end his season. This clears the way for Jordan Mason to be the sole backup behind Christian McCaffrey, which increases his value as a handcuff significantly.

Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) made his return to practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Mitchell has been out of practice for over two weeks because of a hamstring injury, but he was able to make his return to San Francisco's practice on Wednesday. He will have a chance at the RB2 spot on this roster barring further injury, but it is worth noting that it looks like Jordan Mason is the leading candidate for that role as of now.

Elijah Mitchell is dealing with a hamstring strain.

Fantasy Impact

HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Tuesday that Mitchell is dealing with a strained hamstring. It's unknown if he will have to miss any time because of it, but it certainly makes him less likely to play in the team's preseason opener on Saturday. Christian McCaffrey is also dealing with a calf injury, so Jordan Mason projects to be San Francisco's RB1 for the time being.

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell is officially active for a Week 18 matchup with the Rams.

Fantasy Impact

Mitchell was dealing with an illness to begin the week but has recovered enough to play in the regular season finale. Mitchell will draw the start with Christian McCaffrey out with a calf injury.