DAN CHISENA NEWS

Joins Panthers' practice squad Chisena signed with the Panthers' practice squad Wednesday, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today reports.

Impact Chisena was cut from the Cardinals' practice squad on Oct. 11, and it didn't take him long to find a new home in Carolina. The Penn State product appeared in four games with the Cardinals this season, playing almost strictly on special teams (53 of 54 total snaps). Chisena could be added to Carolina's active roster if team's wide receiver room faces injuries later this season.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Arizona The Cardinals cut Chisena from their practice squad Friday.

Impact Chisena stuck around on Arizona's practice squad after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster in late August, but it now appears the Cardinals have decided to go in another direction. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals signed wide receiver Chris Moore to their practice squad.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Arizona Chisena signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Chisena appeared in four regular-season games with the Cardinals last season as a special-teams contributor. After locking down a reserve/future contract with the team in January, he was unable to crack the final 53-man roster. However, his addition to the practice squad will give him an opportunity to impress and potentially find his way on the field on Sundays.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make roster Chisena was released by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact The wide receiver signed a reserve/future contract with Arizona in February after playing 53 special-teams snaps with the team during the 2023 regular season. Chisena also played a special-teams role with Baltimore during the playoffs.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make roster Chisena was waived by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact The wide receiver signed a reserve/future contract with Arizona in February after playing on 53 special-teams snaps with the team during the 2023 regular season. Chisena also played a special-teams role with Baltimore during the playoffs.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

For Player Like Dan Chisena, Preseason Crucial For Livelihood Wide receiver fights for Cardinals roster spot heading into Colts game

AUGUST 16 • AZCARDINALS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Clayton Tune Throws A 27-Yard Strike To Dan Chisena Cardinals QB Clayton Tune's throws 27-yard pass to wide receiver Dan Chisena for Cardinals' longest play of game.

AUGUST 11 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Back with active roster The Cardinals elevated Chisena to their active roster Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Zach Pascal has been dealing with a hamstring issue and is listed as questionable for Sunday's affair, so Chisena's elevation will ensure some extra depth at wide receiver. The Penn State product has already appeared in three games for Arizona this season, recording two total tackles on 41 special teams snaps.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets waived by Cardinals Arizona waived Chisena on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Just two days after signing Chisena to their active roster, the Cardinals have now decided to let him go. He's set to become a free agent unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Arizona's practice squad The Cardinals signed Chisena to their practice squad Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Vikings released Chisena from their practice squad Tuesday, and one day later the former Penn State wideout has latched on with Arizona. Chisena hasn't yet seen NFL action this season, but he played in 27 contests with Minnesota from 2020 to 2022, with the vast majority of his work coming on special teams.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands future deal The Steelers signed Chisena to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Chisena signed a practice-squad deal with the Vikings after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster and saw two elevations during the 2022 campaign, though 24 of his 26 snaps during those contests came on special teams. Minnesota didn't sign him to a reserve/future contract after being eliminated from the playoffs, making the third-year wideout a free agent. With his new deal, he'll be able to join the Steelers' organization and compete for a roster spot during the offseason.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to practice squad Chisena reverted to Minnesota's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Chisena got his second elevation of the season prior to Sunday's Week 9 win over Washington and didn't see any snaps on offense. He logged 16 snaps on special teams, making one tackle on punt coverage. Chisena has worked almost exclusively as a special teamer during his three NFL seasons.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad Chisena was elevated from the Vikings' practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.

Impact Chisena has spent much of the season on the Vikings' practice squad and this marks the second time he has been elevated to the active roster. The first occasion came in Week 5, when he played only two offensive snaps. He is likely to play a limited role once again against the Commanders.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to practice squad Chisena reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Chisena earned the elevation with Jalen Nailor inactive due to a hamstring injury. He chipped in with eight snaps on special teams, which lead to one tackle on kick coverage.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up to active roster The Vikings elevated Chisena on Saturday from their practice squad to their active roster for Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chisena draws his first elevation of the season and is in line to make his season debut in Week 5. The 25-year-old wideout has appeared in 25 games for Minnesota over the past two seasons, but he's played primarily on special teams, logging just 11 offensive snaps. The wideout has yet to catch a pass in the NFL.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers leg injury Chisena, who'd been dealing with a lower leg injury during training camp, sustained a similar injury in Sunday's preseason loss at Las Vegas, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports....

Impact Chisena is a key player on special teams, especially punt coverage. Chisena appeared in 11 games last year, playing all his snaps on special teams. He's a long shot to win any role on offense.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated by Vikings The Vikings activated Chisena from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Chisena was away from the team for a week and a half due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, but he'll now be eligible to return to practice. He's played primarily on special teams this year.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams in stride in NFC West race, visit Vikings on short rest

The Los Angeles Rams have won three straight games to improve to 10-4 and match Arizona for the NFC West lead

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hard-to-figure Vikings still trudging ahead in playoff chase

The Minnesota Vikings are hard to figure out this year

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With playoffs possible, Vikings try not to stumble at Bears

Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and the Minnesota Vikings will try to avoid getting tripped up when they visit the struggling Chicago Bears

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' depth hurting; Westbrook latest on COVID-19 list

The Minnesota Vikings have placed wide receiver/punt returner Dede Westbrook on the COVID-19 reserve list

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on COVID-19 list Chisena was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Chisena will need to produce back-to-back negative tests at least 24 hours apart or complete a 10-day quarantine before he is able to return to team facilities. The wideout hasn't seen more than five offensive snaps in a game this season, so his potential absence shouldn't impact the Vikings' offensive gameplan.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve The Vikings activated Chisena (undisclosed) from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Chisena returned to practice last week after spending the minimum three weeks on IR, and he has now officially been added to the 53-man roster. The 26-year-old appeared in 14 games for the Vikings last year but didn't see any snaps on offense. He will likely garner a similar role for Minnesota during the 2021 season.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Chisena (undisclosed) returned to practice Wednesday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Chisena spent the minimum three weeks on IR, and he will now have three weeks to be added to the active roster. If he isn't, he will head back to IR for the remainder of the season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to injured reserve Chisena (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Chisena will open the regular season on injured reserve. The 24-year-old will miss at least the first three games of the season for Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE