Patriots' Malcolm Mitchell: Out Thursday

Mitchell (elbow) did not suit up for Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Analysis:

Mitchell is said to be progressing from an elbow injury he sustained Aug. 11, but he'll sit this one out and at this stage his Week 1 status remains unclear. Down the road, Mitchell is viewed as a candidate to claim the Patriots' "X" receiver role, though out of the gate this season, a wait-and-see approach is in order.