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 sign DT Johnson
The Panthers signed former Colts DT Ed Johnson on Wednesday.
Panthers RB Williams undergoes surgery
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams apparently underwent a surgical procedure on Monday.
Peppers turned off by Panthers
DE Julius Peppers said he's unhappy with the way the Panthers have handled his contract situation and signing a long-term deal with the team is no longer what he wants most.
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With both starting defensive ends from 2009 set to test the free-agent waters, the Panthers could be going with a much younger look at the position next season.
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The Panthers announced they have hired Tyke Tolbert to become their wide receivers coach Thursday.
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Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart announced on his Twitter account that he will undergo surgery on his left foot Wednesday.
Panthers' longtime WR coach Williamson retires
Longtime Panthers assistant coach Richard Williamson has retired, the team announced Monday.
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Panthers fire special-teams coach
The Panthers announced Thursday that special-teams coach Danny Crossman will not be retained for the 2010 season.
Panthers expected to give Peppers chance to leave
We hear the Panthers don't want DE Julius Peppers to get away, but sources in Charlotte don't expect that he and the team will agree to a long-term extension before he becomes an unrestricted free agent in March.
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.
