James Mitchell

Detroit Lions, Tight End
Age: 25y-4m-9d (Aug 11, 1999)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Virginia Tech
Drafted: Round 5 (#177 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Jason Bernstein (Clarity Football)

2022-2025 Rookie

James Mitchell signed a 4 year , $3,902,552 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $242,552 signing bonus, $242,552 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $975,638.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,902,552
Average Salary:
$975,638
Signing Bonus:
$242,552
GTD at Sign:
$242,552
Total GTD:
$242,552
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$2,097,274

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 23
Active
$947,552
$947,552
2023 24
Active
$870,000
$1,817,552
2024 25
Reserve
Retained
$225,000
$54,722
$2,042,552
$2,097,274
Total      
$2,097,274
$2,042,552
$2,097,274
Total
$2,097,274

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,854,722 $242,552 - - - - $2,097,274
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
23
$705,000
$242,552
$947,552
$947,552
2023
24
$870,000
$870,000
$1,817,552
2024
25
$225,000
$54,722
$225,000
$54,722
$2,042,552
$2,097,274
Total
$1,854,722
$242,552
$2,097,274
$2,042,552
$2,097,274
Total
$1,854,722
$242,552
$2,097,274

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,854,722 $242,552 - - - - $2,097,274
  • Aug 28, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • May 12, 2022 Signed a 4 year $3.9 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Apr 30, 2022 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 5 (#177 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Fum
2024 DET 1 0 25 31.60 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2023 DET 15 1 157 13.30 2 2 28 14.0 1.9 0 0
2022 DET 14 0 183 16.00 11 11 113 10.3 8.1 1 0
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