Patriots reportedly release wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell
The 25-year-old was attempting to return after missing 2017 due to injury.
After signing Eric Decker last week, the Patriots continued to reshape the wide receiver depth chart with the release of a Super Bowl winner.
Malcolm Mitchell, the 25-year-old receiver who caught six passes for 70 yards in Super Bowl LI, is reportedly being released by New England, according to NFL reporter Jason La Canfora.
Patriots have released WR Malcolm Mitchell. Really flashed as a rookie but has battled injury problems
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) August 6, 2018
Mitchell missed the entire 2017 season with a knee injury, and was attempting to work his way back onto the field in 2018 training camp.
New England reportedly attempted to trade Mitchell, but couldn’t create a workable deal.
The #Patriots have finally released WR Malcolm Mitchell, source said, a move weeks in the making. They shopped him to no avail, as his knee was a cause for concern.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 6, 2018
In his lone season with the Patriots as a rookie in 2016, Mitchell caught 32 passes for 401 yards and four touchdowns.
