The New England Patriots have some serious health concerns on the defensive side of the ball, ahead of Sunday's primetime showdown with the Baltimore Ravens.

The NFL's transactions report indicated that the Patriots signed Mitchell on Tuesday. Mitchell was recently released by the Kansas City Chiefs. He entered the NFL in 2021 as a sixth-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers out of Louisiana.

All things considered, the Patriots received some positive news on Khyiris Tonga. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Tonga's foot injury is slated to keep him out just one or two weeks. Tonga, who has played both defensive line and fullback for New England this season, had to exit Sunday's victory over the Ravens midway through the contest.

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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s status for Saturday’s game against the Packers is in jeopardy as he deals with a back injury.

The Baltimore Ravens (7-7) have 14 players on the injury report, including Lamar Jackson, ahead of their matchup against the New England Patriots (11-3) at M&T Bank Stadium, on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 8:20 p.m. ET. Game time: 8:20 p.m. ET

Something didn’t feel right in Foxborough, and Ravens fans knew it immediately. When Lamar Jackson took a hit to the back late against the New England Patriots, the conversation quickly shifted from the scoreboard to the injury report.

The New England Patriots, led by quarterback Drake Maye, mounted a comeback to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 28–24 and clinch a playoff spot on the road Sunday after Lamar Jackson exited with an injury.