Zaire Mitchell-Paden Injury News & Updates
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NOLA bound
The Saints claimed Mitchell-Paden off waivers from the Ravens on Friday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden will get a new opportunity with the Saints after being let go by the Ravens on Thursday. The 26-year-old will add to a Saints tight end room that consists of Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Taysom Hill and Jack Stoll. Mitchell-Paden logged one catch (on two targets) for three yards through six regular-season games for the Ravens before being waived.
Oct 23, 2025
Let go by Baltimore
The Ravens waived Mitchell-Paden on Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden's removal from the roster indicates that fullback Patrick Ricard (calf) is on track to play against the Bears on Sunday. Mitchell-Paden could opt to stay in Baltimore on the practice squad if he clears waivers or explore his options and join a team in need of depth at tight end.
Oct 8, 2025
Records first NFL reception
Mitchell-Paden hauled in his lone target for a three-yard reception in Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Texans.
ANALYSIS
One of four tight ends the Ravens made active in Week 5, Mitchell-Paden finished last among the quartet in offensive snap share (28 percent), but he was able to come away with his first NFL reception across his 12 plays. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 257 pounds, Mitchell-Paden brings most of his value to the Ravens as a blocker and as a core special-teams player, so he's unlikely to command much target volume even if Baltimore were to lose Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely and/or Charlie Kolar for any period of time.
Sep 27, 2025
Signs with active roster
The Ravens signed Mitchell-Paden off their practice squad Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The Florida Atlantic product was elevated for each of Baltimore's first three games this season, playing 67 total snaps (44 on offense, 23 on special teams) and failing to haul in his lone target. However, he's proved to be a great blocker and a key part of the Ravens' rushing success, which likely earned him a spot on the active roster. Mitchell-Paden is expected to play behind both Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar in the Week 4 matchup against the Chiefs.
Sep 23, 2025
Back to practice squad
Mitchell-Paden reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden played 22 snaps (15 on offense, seven on special teams) but did not show up in the box score otherwise during the Ravens' 38-30 loss to the Lions on Monday. Mitchell-Paden has been elevated from the practice squad three times already, which means the Ravens will need to sign him to the active roster in order for him to continue to play with the team.
Sep 22, 2025
Elevated for MNF
The Ravens elevated Mitchell-Paden from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday night's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden has been elevated to the active roster for each of the Ravens' first three games of the regular season due to the absence of Isaiah Likely (foot). A player is eligible to be elevated from the practice squad up to three times in a season, so the Ravens would have to sign Mitchell-Paden to the active roster if they wish for him to play beyond Week 3. He has mostly played in a rotational role at tight end behind Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar through the first two games of 2025.
Sep 15, 2025
Reverts to practice squad
Mitchell-Paden reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Monday, per the NFL transaction log .
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden was active for the second consecutive week and has held a similar role in each contest, playing around 15 offensive snaps with a handful of special teams snaps. He was targeted in Sunday's 41-17 win over the Browns but was unable to record a catch.
Sep 13, 2025
Back with active roster
Mitchell-Paden was elevated from the Ravens' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden was also elevated for the Ravens' Week 1 loss to the Bills, playing 22 total snaps (15 offensive and seven on special teams) and failing to record a stat. Now back with Baltimore's active roster, he's expected to serve as a depth piece in team's tight end corps with Isaiah Likely (foot) sidelined Sunday.
Sep 8, 2025
Reverts to practice squad
Mitchell-Paden reverted to Baltimore's practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden was elevated ahead of Sunday's loss versus the Bills as Isaiah Likely was sidelined with a foot injury and ended up seeing playing time on both offense and special teams but failed to record any stats. Mitchell-Paden could play again next week versus the Browns if Likely remains out.
Sep 6, 2025
Elevated for Week 1
The Ravens elevated Mitchell-Paden from the practice squad Saturday.
ANALYSIS
With Isaiah Likely (foot) still working his way back from injury, Mitchell-Paden will serve as the Ravens' third tight end behind Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar on Sunday night against the Bills.
Aug 27, 2025
Lands on Baltimore's practice squad
The Ravens signed Mitchell-Paden to the practice squad Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden spent most of last season on the Ravens' practice squad, and he'll reprise that same role for the start of the 2025 campaign after logging one catch for 11 yards across three preseason games. He'll provide the Ravens depth at tight end should Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely (foot) or Charlie Kolar miss any time.
Aug 26, 2025
Cut by Baltimore
The Ravens waived Mitchell-Paden on Tuesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden has spent the last four years with Cleveland and Baltimore but has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game. He logged 102 offensive snaps across three preseason contests this summer, catching one pass for 11 yards.
Jan 21, 2025
Signs futures deal with Baltimore
The Ravens signed Mitchell-Paden to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden spent most of the 2024 regular season on the Ravens' practice squad after being cut by the Browns at the end of training camp in late August. The 25-year-old tight end out of Florida Atlantic has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game since signing with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2022. Mitchell-Paden will have an opportunity to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp in the hopes of earning a spot on the Ravens' 53-man roster for the 2025 campaign.
Oct 18, 2024
Back on Ravens P Squad
Mitchell-Paden has been re-signed to Baltimore's practice squad, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The FAU product will make his return to the practice squad with tight end Qadir Ismail (undisclosed) being placed on the injured list. Mitchell-Paden has yet to appear in an NFL game.
Oct 17, 2024
Cut from practice squad
Mitchell-Paden was cut from the Ravens' practice squad Thursday, Matt Ryan of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The tight end was waived to make room for offensive lineman Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu. Mitchell-Paden signed with Baltimore's practice squad in September after getting waived with an injury designation by the Browns in late August. The Florida Atlantic product has yet to appear in an NFL game.
Sep 16, 2024
Joins Ravens' practice squad
The Ravens signed Mitchell-Paden (undisclosed) to their practice squad Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The Maryland native was waived by the Browns with an injury designation in late August, but following his addition to Baltimore's practice squad, it appears he's moved past his undisclosed issue. Mitchell-Paden has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game after going undrafted out of Florida Atlantic in 2022.
Aug 28, 2024
Waived by Browns
The Browns waived Mitchell-Paden (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden sustained an undisclosed injury during Cleveland's preseason contest against the Vikings nearly two weeks ago. However, it now appears he's past the issue, as he was dropped by the Browns without an injury designation Tuesday. The Florida Atlantic product has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game, but he may return to the Browns' practice squad if he clears waivers.
Aug 18, 2024
Limps off field Saturday
Mitchell-Paden caught four-of-four targets for 59 yards and limped off the field with an undisclosed injury late in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said following the game that he expects Mitchell-Paden to be okay. He was one of two tight ends to sustain an injury. Giovanni Ricci was removed late in the first half with a knee injury and immediately ruled out. Stefanski did not provide an update on Ricci, who projects as a special teams player and third tight end. Mitchell-Paden could move up the depth chart pending Ricci's status.
Jan 15, 2024
Signs reserve/future contract
Mitchell-Paden signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns on Monday.
ANALYSIS
The tight end concluded the season as a member of the team's practice squad. Mitchell-Paden did not appear in a game this season.
Oct 2, 2023
Back to practice squad
Mitchell-Paden reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden was elevated up for Sunday's loss to Baltimore but ended up being inactive. The 24-year-old will now wait for another opportunity to be called up for a game.
Sep 30, 2023
Bumped up from practice squad
The Browns elevated Mitchell-Paden from their practice squad Saturday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden could be active for Sunday's contest against the Ravens with David Njoku listed as questionable after burning his face and arm in a household accident. If Njoku is out, Mitchell-Paden would figure to slot into a depth tight end role behind Harrison Bryant and Jordan Akins.
Aug 30, 2023
Misses cut, lands on practice squad
Mitchell-Paden was a casualty to final roster cuts Tuesday, but he landed on the Browns' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden spent his rookie campaign on the Browns' practice unit and it is looking like deja vu as he enters his second season. He was competing with Harrison Bryant for the No. 3 tight end role during training camp but ultimately came up short. He will now continue to put the work in at practice while awaiting the opportunity to get called up on a game day.
Jan 10, 2023
Signs new contract with Browns
Cleveland inked Mitchell-Paden to a reserve/future contract Monday.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden ended his rookie season on the Browns' practice squad, having gone undrafted out of Florida Atlantic. He now gets a chance to continue his development with the team.
Sep 1, 2022
Joins Cleveland's practice squad
Mitchell-Paden was signed to the Browns' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden had been cut after signing with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in May, but he went unclaimed on waivers and was subsequently added to the Browns' practice squad. The former Florida Atlantic tight end is more skilled at blocking than catching passes.
May 14, 2022
Signed by Cleveland
The Browns signed Mitchell-Paden as an undrafted free agent Friday.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell-Paden caught nine passes for 90 yards and one touchdown during his final campaign at Florida Atlantic. He'll likely be in competition with fellow UDFA tight end Marcus Santos-Silva, among others.
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