Patriot's Malcolm Mitchell Happy With Rehab Progress

June 24, 2018

STONEHAM — Malcolm Mitchell can be a game-changer for the Patriots when healthy. The wide receiver showed promise as a rookie two years ago when he made big plays in the team’s Super Bowl win over Atlanta.

Now going into his third year, Mitchell can be a key piece in a wide receiver group that could use him. But one question still remains: his health.

Mitchell missed all of last season to a right knee injury that he suffered in the preseason, and it has continued to linger. He was a participant on the first day of voluntary OTAs this spring, but was absent for the rest of those practices. Mitchell was spotted at the team’s final day of minicamp, but on the lower fields, where players rehabbing from injury typically train.

Mitchell’s status going into training camp, which begins July 26, is a big unknown, but he seems to be progressing. The wideout has also been keeping up with his charity and public appearances, like he did yesterday at Stoneham High School for StonehamBank’s “Hometown Huddle.” He helped teach local youth football players the value of education and reading, which would also seem to be a good sign.

As for his knee, Mitchell said, “I’m good,” and if he will be ready for training camp, he answered, “We’ll see.”

He didn’t want to comment further.

Mitchell was joined by former Georgia and current Patriots teammate Sony Michel. The rookie running back is the only draft pick who hasn’t signed after Isaiah Wynn signed on Friday, but it seems to be just a matter of time.

“I’m sure it’s going to get taken care of, but that’s other people that’s taking care of that,” Michel said. “My focus is just to make sure I’m in the best shape possible that I can be to get ready for camp.”

Michel and Mitchell were focusing their time yesterday on inspiring kids and having some fun inside the gym at Stoneham High. They each gave a speech on the importance of education in their own lives before breaking off to take pictures, throw footballs and dance with the kids.

Those in attendance brought used books from home that will be donated to the Stoneham and Billerica libraries.

For Mitchell, it was yet another day for him to promote his passion. He’s the author of a children’s book and has long been a champion and advocate for literacy and reading. In 2015, he launched Read With Malcolm, a youth literacy program.

“My belief, from experience, is reading is a key component to reaching your full potential in life,” Mitchell said. “So any time I can get in front of kids and have the opportunity to send them that message, I try to do my best in doing that.”

He was happy to be joined by Michel, who has a similar interest in being involved in the community that he said dates back to when he was in high school.

“It’s all about inspiring,” Michel said. “Who can you inspire, who can you touch? It may not be all the kids that I can touch, but I’m sure there’s one kid. If you can touch just one kid, I think that’s very important.”

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