The Dallas Cowboys have added tight end James Mitchell to their active roster while Pro Bowler Jake Ferguson remains sidelined by an injury. Mitchell was signed from the practice squad ahead of the team’s Sunday game against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Cowboys also placed running back Tyler Goodson on injured reserve, waived outside linebacker Tyrus Wheat, and activated defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard from injured reserve/designated for return. Running back Israel Abanikanda and cornerback Derion Kendrick were elevated from the practice squad.
### Mitchell’s NFL Career
The 6-foot-4, 249-pound Mitchell was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 177th overall, after playing college football at Virginia Tech. He spent three seasons with Detroit before joining the Carolina Panthers in 2025.
Mitchell has appeared in Dallas’ last two games: a Week 8 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and a Week 9 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He scored a touchdown against Arizona by recovering a fumble in the end zone.
