Earl Mitchell

Earl Mitchell

36-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Released by the Seahawks in August of 2019.
Returns to retirement
DTFree Agent
February 6, 2020
Mitchell announced his decision to retire from the NFL after San Francisco's loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Mitchell previously retired in November of 2019, but he returned to the field to contribute during the 49ers' postseason run. The 10-year veteran notched one assisted tackle and a half-sack during the team's Super Bowl loss, and he's now content to hang up the cleats for a final time. "I'm done. I'm grateful that I got that opportunity to come back," Mitchell said, "but I think that was a good way to finish my career.
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Measurables Review
How do Earl Mitchell's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
310 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.75 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.55 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.68 sec
 
Vertical Jump
28.5 in
 
Broad Jump
107 in
 
Bench Press
25 reps
 
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Mitchell logged a career-high 625 snaps in his first season with San Francisco, and he figures to be entrenched as a starting defensive tackle alongside DeForest Buckner in base formations again this year. Primarily known for his run-stuffing abilities, the 30-year-old won't draw much IDP buzz after posting 33 tackles and just one sack despite starting all 16 games in 2017.
Mitchell signed on with San Francisco after being released by Miami for salary cap reasons this offseason. He immediately enters the mix for snaps in the 49ers' new 4-3 defense, and he will compete with Quinton Dial for the second starting defensive tackle position. Even if he were to win the starting job, Mitchell's skills as a run-stuffer do not translate well to IDP leagues when you consider that he has never topped 50 combined tackles or two sacks in any of his seven years as a professional.
Mitchell is expected to start at defensive tackle for the Dolphins this season. His job will be to eat up blockers and this leave open space for Cameron Wake and Ndamukong Suh to make plays. Mitchell is productive as long as he isn't overexposed, something the Dolphins will take care of with their defensive line rotation.
The Dolphins signed Mitchell to a four-year contract this off-season with the idea that he will be one of their anchors on the interior of their defensive line. Mitchell has never been much of a pass rusher but does have the ability to clog up running lanes and accumulate tackles.
Mitchell is expected to be Houston's starting nose tackle. He started three games there last season and now takes over with the loss of Shaun Cody.
Mitchell, a back-up defensive tackle, will help the team by providing depth up the middle.
The switch the a 3-4 base defense and the release of Amobi Okoye gives Mitchell a shot to start at nose guard. The Texans have loved his effort and motor since drafting him in 2010, and he figures to duke it out with Shaun Cody in training camp.
The Texans love Mitchell's effort and there's an opportunity to get some playing time at defensive tackle. He'll be part of the rotation.
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Comes out of retirement
DTSan Francisco 49ers
December 31, 2019
Mitchell will sign with San Francisco, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
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Hangs up cleats
DTFree Agent
November 7, 2019
Mitchell announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Joining Seahawks
DTSeattle Seahawks
July 24, 2019
The Seahawks signed Mitchell to a contract Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Team officially declines option
DTSan Francisco 49ers
March 13, 2019
The 49ers didn't exercise their team option on Mitchell, making him a free agent, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Won't get contract option
DTSan Francisco 49ers
January 23, 2019
The 49ers are expected to decline Mitchell's team option for the 2019 and 2020 seasons, allowing him to become a free agent in March, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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