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
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Gets waived by Cardinals Arizona waived Chisena on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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 leadDECEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Hard-to-figure Vikings still trudging ahead in playoff chase
The Minnesota Vikings are hard to figure out this yearDECEMBER 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 BearsDECEMBER 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 listDECEMBER 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
Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery
The Minnesota Vikings are bracing for a season-long absence for on-the-rise tight end Irv Smith Jr., after knee surgery for a torn meniscusSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Learning Vikings defense takes another lesson in defeat
For the sixth time in the last eight games the Minnesota Vikings had their under-construction defense on the field down the stretch with the opportunity to seal a victoryNOVEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press
Early mistakes by uneven Vikings too costly to overcome
The Minnesota Vikings stumbled through the first half, an uneven and undisciplined performance that was a little unlucky, tooNOVEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins
Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press
Special teams giving Vikings plenty of trouble this season
The low moment of Minnesota's most recent game at Chicago came when Cordarrelle Patterson returned the second-half kickoff 104 yards for a touchdownNOVEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press
Cleared for Week 9 Chisena (hip) isn't on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune reports.
Impact Chisena should be active, but his role will likely remain limited, as the rookie is yet to play a snap on offense this season.
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles ChargersNOVEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press
Unavailable against Packers Chisena (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Packers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Chisena popped up on the injury report Friday as a non-participant in practice, so it's not surprising that he's ruled out ahead of the Week 8 tilt. All of Chisena's contributions this season have been on special teams, so this won't affect the offensive dynamic.
OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
