Patriots Rookie WR Malcolm Mitchell Suffers Gruesome Elbow Injury

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 14: Malcolm Mitchell #26 of the Georgia Bulldogs makes a catch against Jonathan Jones #3 of the Auburn Tigers on November 14, 2015 at Jordan Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. Mitchell would be called for offensive pass interference on the play. Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Malcolm Mitchell, a standout WR from Georgia, was expected to be a rookie gem for the New England Patriots. Mitchell only lasted 4 quarters before that rookie season came to a halt.

The 4th round pick, who was injury prone throughout his college career, went down with a gruesome injury during the 4th quarter of the Patriots’ first preseason game vs the Saints in Foxboro Thursday night.

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Michtell was carted into the locker room and after post game evaluation Mitchell is expected to miss about 4 weeks.

Exhibit A on why preseason football is risky business.