Carolina Panthers
Mike Mitchell - #21 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 213 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/10/1987 |
| Birthplace | Fort Thomas, KY |
| College | Ohio |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 15th pick by Raiders |
Panthers WR Smith will return Sunday
Panthers WR Steve Smith practiced for the third consecutive day and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Clausen's second chance may come before long
We hear the Panthers are taking a week-to-week approach to the quarterback situation, so the recently demoted Jimmy Clausen could get another shot to start before long.
Poll: Bills will be last team to win a game
Readers of this Web site say that Buffalo will be the last team to win a game this season, according to the results of our recently concluded poll.
Panthers QB Moore to start vs. 49ers
Panthers QB Matt Moore will start Sunday against San Francisco, head coach John Fox said Monday.
Panthers going nowhere fast
There are many reasons behind the Panthers' pathetic showing, but the biggest problem has been the ineffective and uninspired coaching of John Fox and his staff the first third of the season, the way we hear it.
Panthers' Fox attempts to maintain positive image
While John Fox attempts to put space between himself and the Panthers' failings, there are some who say the head coach deserves blame for the way things are going.
Panthers sign WR Thomas
The Panthers have signed former Redskins WR Devin Thomas to assist their 31st-ranked passing attack.
No team 4-0 for first time since 1970
The Colts 19-9 win over the Chiefs in Week Five marked the first time since 1970 that no team will start the season 4-0.
Bears win big despite Collins' four picks
Matt Forte rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns, Julius Peppers led a ferocious defense and the Bears overcame four interceptions by backup quarterback Todd Collins to beat the winless Panthers 23-6 on Sunday.
Fox hasn't lost Panthers players despite rough start
Although Carolina has started the season 0-4, head coach John Fox hasn't lost the locker room, according to NFC South Whispers.
Panthers WR Smith will miss Week Five
Panthers WR Steve Smith will miss Carolina's Week Five game against the Bears with an ankle injury.
Panthers DE Johnson proving to be solid replacement for Peppers
Panthers DE Chares Johnson is doing a solid job defending the run and rushing the passer in his first season as a full-time starter.
Bears-Panthers matchup of the day: Tuesday
The Bears could get an opportunity to make an interception if Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen continues to stare down his receivers.
Panthers release WR Jarrett, sign Clowney
The Panthers released WR Dwayne Jarrett and signed WR David Clowney on Tuesday.
Panthers have few receiving options vs. Bears
The Panthers are facing the grim reality of being without WRs Steve Smith and Dwayne Jarrett this week against the Bears, hoping to end a four-game slide to start the season.
PLAYER NEWS
The Panthers have signed Mitchell from the Oakland Raiders.|||||||
Panthers coach Ron Rivera says, "Mitchell should provide competition in the secondary and we know Captain is a tough, hard-nosed competitor capable of making big plays." Mitchell joins the Panthers after playing the first four seasons of his career with the Raiders. He has nine career starts.
A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers have agreed to a one-year contract with Mitchell. The person spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the move has not been publically announced.|||||||
Mitchell played in 61 games with nine starts during four seasons with the Oakland Raiders. He had 41 tackles last season and one sack. Mitchell will have a chance to compete for the Panthers starting strong safety job with Haruki Nakamura and D.J. Campbell. The team moved Charles Godfrey to free safety last season.
