The Titans are looking to evaluate all possible options in the wake of Johnathan Cyprien’s season-ending ACL tear. Former Steelers safety Mike Mitchell will be among the safeties to meet with the Titans and his visit is set for Friday, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter).
Mitchell’s visit will coincide with Kenny Vaccaro‘s meeting with the Titans. The club is also considering 49ers free agent Eric Reid, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
Mitchell, 31, has spent the past four seasons in Pittsburgh, where he’s started each of his 61 games. Mitchell appeared in 13 games this past season, finishing with 53 tackles and two passes defended. Pro Football Focus ultimately ranked him 62nd among 87 safety candidates. He’s not a world-beater, per se, but he does offer a great deal of experience and could be a fit for the Titans’ defensive scheme.
It has been a quiet offseason for Mitchell on the whole, but he did meet with the Cardinals in late July.
Mitchell is the last of the group I’d consider signing
As a Steelers fan the Titans would be wise to listen to you
As a fellow Steeler fan I can say I felt comfortable making that statement. He’s good for running his mouth or getting 15yd penalties
He was a bit underappreciated for his first couple of years as a Steeler, but he was an unmitigated disaster last season. I cannot imagine how Eric Reid or Kenny Vaccaro couldn’t help but be better than Mitchell at this stage of their careers.
I would take Eric Reid in a heartbeat.
Interesting photo with a surreal quality about it. Is Mitchell trying to hail a cab or let people know that a spaceship is about to land?
He’s just trying to get a late hit penalty after one of his whopping three passes defensed per season.
Titans Fans: You do not want to do this. Sign a guy from the local 2 hand touch beer league instead. This is the only time a Steeler fan will ever give you good advice.