Patriots reach futures pacts with running back Elijah Mitchell, tackle Sebastian Gutierrez

Two recent departures from the New England Patriots’ practice squad will be returning for 2026. Running back Elijah Mitchell and offensive tackle Sebastian Gutierrez signed futures contracts in Foxborough on Wednesday, the organization announced. Mitchell, 27, joined the practice squad in December and was released ahead of January’s AFC divisional round versus the Houston Texans. […]