Mitchell totaled five tackles (three solo) in Pittsburgh's 27-17 win over Cincinnati on Sunday night.

Mitchell was a distant second to Lawrence Timmons in terms of team tackles, but will still be a defensive force for the Steelers for year to come, with four years remaining on his contract.

Mitchell (groin) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Ravens.

In his role as the Steelers' starting free safety, Mitchell has carved out deep league utility, with 38 tackles and two forced fumbles in eight games.

Mitchell (groin) is probable for Sunday night's game against the Ravens.

After taking time off in the last two days of practice, Mitchell was a full particpant Friday and should be ready to play in a key game for the Steelers.

Mitchell (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Steelers.com reports.

Mitchell is fourth on the team in tackles with 38, and leads the defense with two forced fumbles. With division rival Baltimore on the schedule in Week 9, there is nothing to suggest that Mitchell will miss any playing time, although we'll monitor Friday's practice to see if anything changes.

Mitchell (knee) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and is listed as probable for Monday night's game against Houston.

Mitchell should be good to go Monday night as he looks to provide a worthy follow-up to his strong-game last week (three tackles, two passes defended, one forced fumble).

Mitchell (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Scott Brown of ESPN reports.

Mitchell had a great game last week against the Browns, with three tackles, two passes defended, and a forced fumble. If he's healthy, he could have even more opportunities against Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Mitchell recorded five tackles (all solo) in Pittsburgh's 37-19 win against Carolina on Sunday.

Facing his former team, Mitchell turned in a solid effort, and now has 17 tackles on the season. There is potential for a big game in Week 4 against Tampa Bay and back-up quarterback Mike Glennon.

Mitchell totaled seven tackles (three solo) in the Steelers' 30-27 win over Cleveland Sunday.

It took a while for Mitchell to settle in with is new team, recorded all his tackles in the second half of the game. Expect him to be more comfortable as the season progresses.

Mitchell (groin) was activated from the Steelers' PUP list on Monday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Mitchell enjoyed a breakout campaign that included 66 tackles, four interceptions, 3.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles within the Panthers' stout defense last season. Such production earned Mitchell a lucrative five-year contract with the Steelers this offseason. Although a groin injury kept him sidelined for the first week of practice, Mitchell will now join his new teammates as Pittsburgh's starting free safety next to veteran Tory Polamalu. Expect the hard-hitting Mitchell to increase his practice workload leading up to Saturday's preseason opener versus the Giants.

Steelers placed FS Mike Mitchell (groin) on the active/PUP list.

Mitchell is considered day to day and shouldn't miss much time during camp. Signed to to a five-year, $25 million contract in March, Mitchell will start opposite Troy Polamalu when healthy.

Steelers agreed to terms with FS Mike Mitchell, formerly of the Panthers.

Mitchell, 27 in June, had a number of teams hot on his trail. The Steelers are replacing an aging Ryan Clark with a young, hard hitter in Mitchell at free safety next to Troy Polamalu. Mitchell is coming off a career-year, and it'll be interesting to see if he was a product of the Panthers' stout front seven. The talent on the defensive line in Pittsburgh isn't comparable. Mitchell can cover and play the run.

The Eagles have "reached out" to free agent SS Mike Mitchell.

The Charlotte Observer reported over the weekend that the Redskins and Eagles were the teams showing the "most interest" in Mitchell, a 26-year-old in-the-box safety coming off a career year. Both Washington and Philly need safety help.

The Charlotte Observer reports free agent FS Mike Mitchell is drawing interest from the Bears, Eagles, Broncos and Falcons.

Mitchell had a breakout 2013 playing for the Panthers on a one-year deal, but is unlikely to be brought back due to salary cap constraints. He appeared in all 16 games last season, finishing with 66 tackles, four interceptions, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Mitchell can play both safety positions and shouldn't have any trouble landing a multi-year deal.

The Charlotte Observer expects free agents FS Mike Mitchell and WR/KR Ted Ginn Jr. to hit the open market.

Both are priorities for Carolina, but the Panthers' salary cap concerns have made re-signing both difficult. Mitchell flourished as a starter in 2013, recording 66 tackles, four interceptions, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Ginn posted a 36-556-5 line in a breakout 2013 campaign.

The Panthers will reportedly "look to lock up" free agent FS Mike Mitchell.

Playing on a one-year deal last season, Mitchell racked up 66 tackles, four interceptions, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. He was a play-maker for a secondary that doesn't have many of them. Mitchell is still only 27. He'd have a nice little market if he reached free agency.

ESPN Redskins reporter John Keim hears the team likes free agent FS Mike Mitchell.

The Redskins have holes at both safety spots. Mitchell can play either one. He's coming off a career-year and will look to cash in after playing on a one-year, $1 million deal in Carolina. It's also quite possible he was a product of the Panthers' fearsome front seven. Mitchell is a big-time hitter on the back end and does his best work as a blitzed and in coverage.

The Charlotte Observer expects the Panthers to make re-signing FS Mike Mitchell a priority.

Mitchell greatly outperformed his one-year, $1 million deal in 2013. He made 15 starts, making 67 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles, and four interceptions. Mitchell is also known as a big hitter who racks up the occasional personal foul penalty. He'll turn 27 in June and is our No. 10 free agent safety. The former second-round pick should be able to land a multi-year deal.

Panthers SS Mike Mitchell (calf) returned to practice Wednesday.

Mitchell missed Week 1 with a calf injury. He'll regain his starting job at strong safety, with Quintin Mikell moving into a situational role.

Mike Mitchell has won the Panthers' starting strong safety job.

Mitchell didn't have much competition for the spot. He had been running ahead of D.J. Campbell, Haruki Nakamura, and UDFA Robert Lester for much of the summer. Campbell and Lester were part of the Panthers' final cuts, while Nakamura will back up both Mitchell and FS Charles Godfrey. Mitchell is fearless and plays with reckless abandon. He'll likely rack up plenty of 15-yard penalties.

Mike Mitchell has gotten the majority of first-team strong safety reps at Panthers camp.

Mitchell is running ahead of Haruki Nakamura and D.J. Campbell, as expected. The battle at corner back is taking shape as well, with Drayton Florence and Captain Munnerlyn settling in with the 1s. These competitions are far from over, but the Panthers are trying to plug gaping holes with small fingers. Their secondary will be one to attack from a fantasy perspective.