quinyon mitchell

Quinyon Mitchell is a rookie cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles, and here are some key points about his career and current status:

College Career

Mitchell played college football at the University of Toledo. He was a highly decorated player, setting multiple records and earning numerous accolades. Mitchell is Toledo's all-time leader in career pass breakups with 46, surpassing Samuel Womack's previous record. He was named to all five major All-America teams in his career and was a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award in 2023. Mitchell also led the MAC and was second nationally in passes defended in the 2022 season2.

Professional Career

Mitchell was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles and has had a significant impact in his rookie season. He has played 97% of the Eagles’ snaps, ranking third among NFL cornerbacks with 16 forced incompletions and third in yards allowed per coverage snap (0.8)1.

Current Injury Status

During the Divisional Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on January 19, 2025, Mitchell suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter. He was initially listed as questionable to return but was later ruled out for the remainder of the game after playing only nine snaps. This injury is a significant blow to the Eagles' defense, which is already missing middle linebacker Nakobe Dean due to a knee injury13.

Impact on the Eagles' Defense

With Mitchell out, the Eagles have adjusted their cornerback depth chart. Isaiah Rodgers has taken over as the primary boundary corner opposite Darius Slay, while Cooper DeJean continues in his role as the nickel corner. Kelee Ringo, who has seen limited action this season, could also see more snaps in Mitchell's absence3.