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Jul 12, 1996: -- Johnny Mitchell NOT Signed - Yet --

ESPN was reporting late last night that the Dolphins had signed former Jet's tight end Johnny Mitchell to a contract for undisclosed terms. Mitchell was released this spring by the Jets in a salary cap move.

However, the Miami Herald is reporting this morning that there is no deal on Mitchell. According to the Herald, the reports of the deal were false. Apparently, the Dolphins are having trouble figuring out a way to sign Mitchell and keep the team under the salary cap.

Last year, Mitchell was third on the Jets in receptions with 45 catches for 497 yards and 5 touchdowns. However, his 5 scores lead the team in touchdowns.

Mitchell is now in his 5th season in the league, having spent his entire career with the Jets after being drafted by them in 1992. He has great talent, but has a reputation for not using it as well as he might.

My Comments:

I guess the moral of the story is not to believe everything you hear on ESPN.

Related Info:

Miami Herald:

No Deal On Mitchell