Patriots Sign Two More Veterans For 2026 Season
The New England Patriots announced 11 signings on Tuesday afternoon.
All signees inked up futures deals, which reserved them a spot on the team when next season’s calendar year begins in March.
That group was headlined by guard Mehki Butler, defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr., and defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III, who made the game-winning field goal block against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
Wednesday afternoon, the team announced two new signings.
Gutierrez is a 27-year-old tackle who has made stops with several teams around the league.
“The 6-foot-5, 308-pounder originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the Denver Broncos out of Minot State on May 13, 2022,” the Patriots press release read. “He has spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts either in training camp or on the practice squad. He was elevated from the practice squad and played in one game for the Raiders in 2022 and one game for the 49ers in 2024.”
Mitchell, who is also 27, has enjoyed a little bit more success in the NFL.
He was drafted by the 49ers in 2021, where he played out his rookie contract. He spent last season with the Kansas City Chiefs before being released on Dec. 20. He has played 28 games in his career, with 12 starts. He has 327 rushing attempts for 1,523 yards with nine touchdowns and 28 receptions for 158 yards and one touchdown.