Mitchell Wilcox was among the players released as the Patriots made their first roster cuts to reach the 53-man limit.

Mitchell Wilcox, another tight end for the Patriots, has been dealing with injuries alongside Hunter Henry. Coach Jerod Mayo expressed confidence that Wilcox, along with Henry and Austin Hooper, will return to action relatively early in the season.

Mitchell Wilcox, a new tight end for the New England Patriots, acknowledges the passionate fan base's disappointment over him receiving Rob Gronkowski's old number 87. Wilcox considers wearing Gronk's number an honor and expresses respect for the legendary tight end. The decision to assign Gronkowski's number may hint at a new era under head coach Jerod Mayo in New England.

Mitchell Wilcox is a tight end for the New England Patriots, adding depth to the team's already stacked tight end lineup.