announced his retirement on July 31. New Orleans Saints On June 4, 2001, he signed with the New Orleans Saints after being out of football for 4 years, who were looking to protect themselves in case Cam Cleeland could not recover from the previous year Achilles' tendon injury. On September 2, he was released after being passed on the depth chart by rookie Boo Williams. On December 26, he was re-signed after Cleeland was placed on the injured reserve list with an Achilles injury. He did not play in the final two games of the season. He was released on August 20, 2002. Jacksonville Jaguars On April 14, 2003, he was signed as a free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars, who were experiencing a contract hold out by tight end Kyle Brady. He was released on August 10. Personal life Mitchell was a studio analyst for British television channel Sky Sports on their live NFL coverage, as well on ESPN Brasil and is the head coach for the Coritiba Crocodiles. In the 2013 and 2014 football seasons, he led the Crocodiles to win the National Football Championship in Brasil. He also taught Tee-ball to Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten children from the International School of Curitiba. He now works part-time at Scarisbrick Hall School, teaching young people American football and baseball. References External links Comeback Kid 1971 births Living people Players of American football from Chicago American football tight ends Nebraska Cornhuskers football players New York Jets players Dallas Cowboys players New Orleans Saints players