What happened: The Dallas Cowboys are elevating tight end James Mitchell to the 53-man roster for Sunday's matchup against San Francisco, according to ESPN. Dallas previously elevated Mitchell from the practice squad on Nov. 7 ahead of Week 10.
Why it matters: The elevation provides Dallas with additional tight end depth and special teams coverage for the Week 11 matchup. Mitchell gives the Cowboys an experienced depth option while preserving late-season roster flexibility. Dallas enters the game seeking to build on momentum following its 27-23 victory over Indianapolis.
By the numbers: Mitchell has recorded one tackle in 2026 through two games. He entered the league as the 177th overall selection in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech.
What to watch: Dallas will finalize its active game-day roster 90 minutes before kickoff against San Francisco on Sunday.