Trending Now - Chargers Sign Running Back Keaton Mitchell to Roster

WHO:

Keaton Mitchell, running back

Los Angeles Chargers, NFL team

Baltimore Ravens, NFL team

Joe Hortiz, Chargers General Manager

Charlie Kolar, tight end

WHAT:

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with Keaton Mitchell on a multi-year contract.

Mitchell signed a two-year deal worth $9.25 million, with $5 million guaranteed.

In the 2025 season, Mitchell had 341 rushing yards and one touchdown on 59 carries.

Mitchell averaged 5.8 yards per carry in 2025, the highest among running backs with at least 50 carries.

Over his career with the Ravens, Mitchell rushed for 767 yards and three touchdowns on 121 attempts.

Mitchell averaged 6.3 yards per carry during his time with the Ravens.

In 2023, Mitchell averaged 8.4 yards per carry, leading all NFL running backs.

Mitchell had 396 rushing yards and two touchdowns in eight games during his rookie season.

He recorded a single-game high of 138 rushing yards against Seattle.

WHERE:

Los Angeles, California

Baltimore, Maryland

WHEN:

The agreement with Keaton Mitchell was announced on Thursday, March 12th, 2026.

Mitchell played for the Ravens from 2023 to 2025.

Mitchell's rookie season was in 2023.

He played in 13 games during the 2025 season.

WHY:

The Ravens declined to offer Mitchell a restricted free agent tender, allowing him to enter the open market.

HOW:

Mitchell joined the Chargers after being an undrafted free agent out of East Carolina University in 2023.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 21:06 UTC)

The Los Angeles Chargers have officially signed running back Keaton Mitchell to a multi-year contract, announced today, March 12, 2026. Mitchell, who previously played for the Baltimore Ravens, inked a two-year deal worth $9.25 million, with $5 million guaranteed, after a standout 2025 season where he rushed for 341 yards and one touchdown. The Ravens declined to offer him a restricted free agent tender, allowing him to enter the open market, and Mitchell is known for his impressive career average of 6.3 yards per carry during his time in Baltimore.