Former Houston Texans cornerback Terrance Mitchell signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the New England Patriots on Wednesday, according to a source. Mitchell has made 29 starts the last two seasons with the Cleveland Browns and Texans, and he finished last year with 60 tackles (45 solo), one interception 10 passes defensed and three forced fumbles in 14 total games. The 29-year-old won't be guaranteed a starting spot in New England, though, and he's well off the IDP radar at his position. Mitchell was originally a seventh-round pick out of Oregon in 2014 by the Dallas Cowboys. In his seven NFL seasons, he's played for the Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs, Browns and Texans.
The Houston Texans informed cornerback Terrance Mitchell that they released him on Wednesday, according to a source. The release saves the Texans $3.2 million against this year's salary cap. Mitchell, who started 13 games for the team last year, signed a two-year, $6.5 million deal with the team last offseason. The 29-year-old recorded 60 tackles (45 solo), one interception, 10 passes defensed and three forced fumbles in his only season with the Texans. Mitchell was drafted in the seventh round in 2014 by the Dallas Cowboys out of Oregon. He's also played for the Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns in seven NFL seasons.
Cleveland Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell (wrist) suffered a fractured wrist in the Week 4 overtime loss to the Raiders. On the season, Mitchell had forced two fumbles, recovered one and had an interception before his injury in the second quarter. Mitchell had been a turnover machine, so losing him for an extended period of time will hurt. E.J. Gaines, T.J. Carrie and Briean Boddy-Calhoun are all candidates to replace Mitchell in the secondary.
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