Malcolm Mitchell Injury: Updates on Patriots WR's Knee and Return

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell missed the team's regular-season finale against the Miami Dolphins because of a knee injury and had not played since.

However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Mitchell Active vs. Steelers

Sunday, Jan. 22

The Patriots announced Mitchell is available to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Latest on Mitchell's Practice Status

Friday, Jan. 20

The Patriots announced Mitchell was limited at practice Friday.

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Mitchell Emerged as Reliable Passing Target

The Patriots may have proceeded carefully with Mitchell because they can't afford to lose any more offensive playmakers with tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) out for the year.

Mitchell came on strong late in the regular season. The rookie had at least three receptions in five of New England's last six games, with all four of his touchdown catches coming during that span.

He finished the regular season with 32 receptions for 401 yards and four touchdowns.

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