Mitchell Wilcox

New England Patriots
Tight End #86
New England Patriots
Tight End #86

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Patriots Sign Mitchell Wilcox

The New England Patriots signed free-agent tight end Mitchell Wilcox on Monday, the team announced on X. Originally undrafted out of the 2020 class, Wilcox has spent the last four years with the Cincinnati Bengals. In 48 career games, the South Florida product has hauled in 29 of his 35 targets for 211 yards and one touchdown. The Patriots re-signed Hunter Henry to a three-year, $27 million deal this offseason, so the TE1 role is occupied in Foxborough. Wilcox could have the chance to compete with Austin Hooper for the TE2 job, but Hooper is likely the favorite to back up Henry. That said, Wilcox can be ignored in fantasy football.

Apr 22, 2024 4:39 PM EST


Returns to Cincinnati

Wilcox (undisclosed) re-signed with the Bengals on Monday and was subsequently placed on the active/PUP list.

Jul 24, 2023 7:39 AM EST



Moves back to No. 2 TE role

Wilcox played 27 of the Bengals' 65 snaps on offense and went without a target in Sunday's 27-16 win over the Ravens.

Jan 12, 2023 9:36 AM EST


Season-high six catches

Wilcox had six catches for 35 yards in the Bengals' win over the Patriots on Sunday.

Dec 24, 2022 10:46 PM EST


Set for another start

With Hayden Hurst (calf) having been downgraded to out, Wilcox is in line to start at tight end for the Bengals in Saturday's game against the Patriots, Michael Niziolek of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Dec 23, 2022 10:05 AM EST



Catches first touchdown in win

Wilcox caught all three of his targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-23 win over the Buccaneers.

Dec 20, 2022 12:28 PM EST


One catch on two targets

Wilcox had one catch on two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's win over the Browns.

Dec 12, 2022 3:38 PM EST


Ascends to top of depth chart

Wilcox is set to work as Cincinnati's top tight end Sunday against the Browns, as Hayden Hurst (calf) has been ruled out.

Dec 9, 2022 12:54 PM EST


Busy role on tap

Wilcox had one catch for 13 yards on his only target in Sunday's win over the Chiefs. He played 47 offensive snaps, which is the most he's played all season, both in raw number and as a percentage of the team's snaps.

Dec 5, 2022 10:00 PM EST


Handling limited role behind Hurst

Wilcox played 15 of the Bengals' 50 snaps on offense in Monday's 32-13 loss to the Browns, hauling in his lone target for a three-yard gain.

Nov 2, 2022 10:00 AM EST


Ready to roll for Week 1

Wilcox (ankle) is active for Sunday's season opener against the Steelers, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Sep 11, 2022 8:45 AM EST


Listed questionable for Sunday

Wilcox (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Steelers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Sep 9, 2022 12:33 PM EST


Returns to practice Monday

Wilcox (ankle) practiced Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Sep 5, 2022 10:34 AM EST


Rehabbing Wednesday

Wilcox (ankle) was running on the side rehab field during Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner and Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Sep 2, 2022 11:44 AM EST


Won't return Friday

Wilcox was ruled out for the remainder of Friday's preseason matchup against Arizona after suffering a left ankle injury.

Aug 12, 2022 5:44 PM EST


Re-signs with Cincinnati

Wilcox signed a one-year deal with the Bengals on Friday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Apr 8, 2022 11:26 AM EST


Makes three grabs in 2021

Wilcox secured three of five targets for 16 yards across 15 appearances in 2021.

Jan 17, 2022 9:43 AM EST


Activated Thursday

Wilcox was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Nov 25, 2021 11:10 AM EST


Lands on COVID list

Wilcox (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Nov 15, 2021 2:39 PM EST


Joins active roster

Wilcox was signed to the Bengals' active roster Friday.

Jan 1, 2021 10:38 AM EST