The Los Angeles Chargers are adding to their backfield on Thursday.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Los Angeles is signing former Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell to a two-year, $9.25 million contract in free agency that has a max value of $11.25 million.
"Former Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell is signing with the Chargers on a two-year, $9.25 million deal that includes $5M fully guaranteed, per source," he reported.
Mitchell hit the open market after the Ravens decided not to place a tender on him, which was believed to be cap-related more than anything else.
He now joins a backfield that will be headed by 2025 draft pick Omarion Hampton. The Chargers have also tendered Kimani Vidal, who will compete with Mitchell for snaps, assuming no team swipes him from the Chargers.
Mitchell has had some injury issues during his career, but when on the field he's an explosive playmaker who can make an impact as a runner and pass-catcher.
In 2025, Mitchell operated behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill before the latter suffered a season-ending injury.
He totaled 341 rushing yards and one touchdown to go along with 63 receiving yards.
It'll be intriguing to see how new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel utilizes Mitchell's electric skill set out of the backfield in 2026.
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