Tight end James Mitchell, known as “The Governor,” has found a new home, officially signing with the Dallas Cowboys ‘ practice squad this past Thursday. He was let go by the Carolina Panthers just last weekend as teams made their final cutdowns to their initial 53-man rosters.
A Journey Through the League
Mitchell’s path to Dallas has been quite a ride since he entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick in the 2022 draft. He started with the Detroit Lions, where he appeared in 30 games and made one start. During his time as a Lion, he recorded 13 receptions for 141 yards and snagged a touchdown. He then spent most of the 2024 season on Detroit’s practice squad before landing with the Panthers on a reserve/future contract in January of 2025. Last season, he played in five games for Carolina, making three catches for 28 yards. This 27-year-old Virginia Tech product, originally from Big Stone Gap, Va., is now looking for his next opportunity in Dallas.
Dallas’ Quiet Grab
What’s interesting here is that Mitchell isn’t the only former Panthers player heading to Dallas’ practice squad this week. He’s actually the second. Defensive lineman Elijah Garcia, who was a preseason standout, also joined the Cowboys’ practice squad recently. It makes you wonder what kind of talent Dallas is scouting from the Panthers’ former roster. They are definitely building some quiet depth down in Texas.
So, “The Governor” is set to grind it out on the practice squad. For Dallas, these kinds of under-the-radar moves are all about building out that depth and finding hidden gems. It’ll be worth watching if Mitchell or Garcia get a shot at the active roster as the season progresses.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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