DAN CHISENA NEWS

Returning to Carolina Chisena re-signed with the Panthers on a one-year contract Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Chisena began the 2024 season in Arizona before joining Carolina's practice squad mid-October, ultimately appearing in six games with the Panthers. He secured three of four targets for 37 yards in that span. Now, Chisena will work to put together a strong offseason and earn another reserve role on offense during the 2025 campaign.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sees more offensive work in 2024 Chisena caught three of his four targets for 37 yards across six regular-season games in 2024.

Impact Chisena joined the Panthers' practice squad in mid-October after beginning his 2024 campaign in Arizona. The Penn State product went on to appear in six of Carolina's final seven games this season, recording the first three receptions of his NFL career while also contributing on special teams (80 special-teams snaps). After inking a deal to join the Panthers' active roster Dec. 17, Chisena is set to be a restricted free agent this summer, meaning Carolina can match any offer he receives from another team. If the 27-year-old remains with the Panthers, he'll likely compete for a depth role in the team's wide receiver room throughout the offseason.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Panthers' active roster The Panthers signed Chisena off the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Chisena signed with the Panthers' practice squad in mid-October after being cut from the Cardinals' practice squad. Chisena was elevated to Carolina's active roster from Week 12 to 14, and over those three games he played 39 snaps (nine on offense, 30 on special teams) and caught his lone target for six yards. Chisena will provide the Panthers depth at wide receiver, and he could see some snaps on offense against the Cardinals on Sunday if rookie first-round pick Xavier Legette (groin) is unable to play.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Chisena reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Chisena played 11 snaps (six on offense, five on special teams) but did not show up in the box score during Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles. It was the third time Chisena was elevated from the practice squad, which means the Panthers would have to sign him to the active roster in order to keep playing him.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 14 The Panthers elevated Chisena from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's the third straight game that Chisena has been elevated for, and he'll give the Panthers added depth at wide receiver for Sunday's game against the Eagles as Jalen Coker (quadriceps) is unlikely to play. Chisena caught his lone target for six yards while playing 19 snaps (two on offense, 17 on special teams) in the Panthers' Week 13 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Chisena caught his only target for six yards while playing two of the team's 70 total offensive snaps. Additionally, he logged 17 snaps with the special-teams unit, failing to record any stats on those snaps. The wide receiver can be elevated to the active roster one more time before Carolina would officially have to sign him.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 13 The Panthers elevated Chisena from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Impact Chisena will be elevated to the Panthers' active roster for a second straight week. He played nine snaps (one on offense, eight on special teams) and did not record a stat. Chisena gives Carolina an extra body for special teams and added depth at wide receiver.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts back to practice squad The Panthers reverted Chisena to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Chisena got his first elevation of the season for Sunday's Week 12 loss to Kansas City but played just one offensive snap. He also logged eight snaps on special teams. The veteran wideout remains without a catch or a target in his NFL career, as the vast majority of his work over 32 regular-season contests has come on special teams.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Panthers elevated Chisena from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Chisena started the 2024 regular season on the Cardinals' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he was cut by Arizona on Oct. 11. He signed with the Panthers' practice squad Oct. 16, and he will be elevated to the active roster Saturday for the first time this season. Chisena played in four regular-season games for the Cardinals in 2023, with 53 of his 54 snaps coming on special teams.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

AUGUST 16, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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