The New Orleans Saints signed veteran wide receiver Dante Pettis to the practice squad on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. Starting wideouts Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) are banged up heading into Thursday night's contest against the Denver Broncos, so there's a chance Pettis could be activated to the active roster in Week 7. Pettis, a 2018 second-round pick, has hauled in 71 of his 132 career targets for 984 yards and 12 touchdowns in his NFL career. He last played for the Chicago Bears in 2022, catching 19 passes for 245 yards and three scores. It would be a surprise if Pettis becomes a fantasy-relevant option, but he could see playing time if the New Orleans pass-catching group continues to battle injuries.
Oct 15, 2024 2:27 PM EST
Free agent wide receiver Dante Pettis visited the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday with the hopes of landing a new contract. Former Jet Denzel Mims also tried out for Dallas. The Cowboys are looking to bolster their wide receiver depth with Brandin Cooks (knee) on injured reserve and set to miss at least three more games. Pettis camped with the Chicago Bears this summer but failed to make the final roster. He last appeared in a regular season game in 2022, catching 19 passes for 245 yards with the Bears. Even if Dallas signs one of these receivers, they won't be on the fantasy football radar in any format.
Oct 9, 2024 8:58 AM EST
According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis could have already locked up a spot on the depth chart. "It wasn't just the two touchdowns he caught against the Bengals, It's how he has been used in practice." said Biggs during his recent column. "Pettis offers a sure-handed option as a punt returner and might be the fifth receiver. He certainly helped himself Saturday." The 28-year-old last played in 2022, where he recorded 19 catches for 245 yards and three touchdowns in 17 games with Chicago. While Pettis likely won't see more attention than DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, or Rome Odunze, he's someone to watch in case one of those guys gets injured during the 2024-25 campaign. However, he'll need to keep climbing the depth chart heading into Week 1.
Aug 18, 2024 9:18 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis played just 12 snaps in the team's 27-3 preseason win over the Bengals but made them count, catching all three of his targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns, including a 25-yard touchdown grab from Tyson Bagent. Behind receivers DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, and Rome Odunze, Pettis is vying to be the primary backup. The offseason acquisitions and the switch to offensive coordinator Shane Waldron suggest more three-receiver sets this year, which could elevate the role of the fourth receiver. Pettis has one final opportunity Thursday at Kansas City to secure his spot before the team's season opener on September 8 against the Titans.
Aug 18, 2024 10:32 AM EST
Veteran free-agent wide receiver Dante Pettis is signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears, according to Courtney Cronin of ESPN. The 2018 second-round pick last played in 2022 with Chicago, and he was released during last year's training camp with an injury settlement. Pettis has hauled in just 71 passes for 984 yards and 12 touchdowns through his first 50 regular season games. He's unlikely to be on the fantasy radar in 2024, especially since the Bears now have one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL in DJ Moore and Keenan Allen.
Mar 15, 2024 3:59 PM EST
The Bears placed Pettis on the NFI list Tuesday.
Jul 25, 2023 2:22 PM EST
Pettis may battle for a roster spot with Equanimeous St. Brown and Velus Jones, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Jun 22, 2023 10:28 AM EST
Pettis caught two passes for 19 yards in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with 19 receptions, 245 yards and three touchdowns over 17 games played.
Jan 8, 2023 5:29 PM EST
Pettis (head) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Jan 4, 2023 2:49 PM EST
Pettis returned to Chicago on a separate flight Sunday night after briefly checking into a hospital with blurred vision, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Jan 2, 2023 12:38 PM EST
Pettis failed to catch his lone target in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Jan 1, 2023 4:42 PM EST
Pettis entered the leagues concussion protocols and was sent to the hospital for precautionary reasons, after he was dealing with blurred vision, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Jan 1, 2023 1:57 PM EST
Pettis (ankle) is active Sunday against the Lions.
Jan 1, 2023 8:40 AM EST
Pettis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit.
Dec 30, 2022 10:45 AM EST
Pettis (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.
Dec 29, 2022 12:53 PM EST
Pettis (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Dec 28, 2022 1:21 PM EST
Pettis caught two passes for 11 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Dec 24, 2022 3:08 PM EST
Pettis recorded a 13-yard reception in the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Dec 18, 2022 6:15 PM EST
Pettis caught one pass for 14 yards in the Bears' 28-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Dec 4, 2022 5:47 PM EST
Pettis (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Dec 2, 2022 12:28 PM EST
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