Mike Mitchell Injury: Updates on Steelers Safety's Torn Groin and Recovery

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Mike Mitchell has plenty of critics arguing that he was among the weakest lines on the Steelers defense. After Pittsburgh's 30-17 Wild Card Round defeat to the Baltimore Ravens, it was revealed Mitchell was suffering from a torn groin, which is likely to require surgery.

Continue for updates.

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Mitchell Likely to Undergo Surgery

Monday, Jan. 5

"Mike Mitchell (groin) says he's likely to have surgery. Says he hates to make excuse, compares it to car w/o brakes," noted Chris Bradford of the Beaver County Times.

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Mitchell Confirms Torn Groin

Saturday, Jan. 3

NFL.com's Aditi Kinkhabwala reported that the 27-year-old played through a torn groin:

Veteran Steelers reporter Alan Robinson notes this isn't necessarily a new issue:

There's no question that Mitchell was a disappointment in 2014, especially after Pittsburgh gave him $25 million over five years in the offseason. Opposing quarterbacks targeted him early and often to much success.

However, even the best would struggle to play at a high level with a torn groin. Once Mitchell gets surgery and has a few months off to recuperate, he could be in for a strong rebound campaign come 2015.