DANTE PETTIS NEWS

Reverts to practice squad Pettis reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Pettis was elevated to the Saints' active roster for the second consecutive week ahead of Sunday's win over the Browns, catching his lone target for nine yards across seven offensive snaps. The Washington product also played five special-teams snaps and returned two punts for 54 yards, including a 53-yard return that was initially ruled an 88-yard touchdown before being called back for stepping out of bounds. He's expected to rejoin the Saints' active roster following the team's Week 12 bye.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Elevated by Saints for Week 11 The Saints elevated Pettis from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pettis will be elevated to the Saints' active roster for a second straight week. He played 11 snaps (seven on offense, four on special teams) in Week 10 against the Falcons, finishing with one catch for eight yards while adding 26 kickoff return yards. Pettis will likely reprise his role as the Saints' primary kickoff returner against the Browns on Sunday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Pettis reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact The wide receiver was elevated for Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons with Chris Olave (concussion) on injured reserve and Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) out. Pettis played on seven offensive snaps and caught his only target for eight yards. He also played four snaps on special teams and returned a kick for 26 yards.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad New Orleans elevated Pettis from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Pettis signed with the Saints' practice squad Oct. 15 after being let go with an injury settlement by the Bears on Sept. 5. He'll provide the Saints some depth at wide receiver against the Falcons on Sunday as Chris Olave (concussion) is on injured reserve and Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) has been ruled out. Pettis played in all 17 regular-season games with Chicago in 2023 and finished with 19 catches (on 41 targets) for 245 yards and three touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Saints' practice squad New Orleans signed Pettis (undisclosed) to its practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Pettis was cut from the Bears' injured reserve list in early September, but with the Saints dealing with multiple injuries to an already-thin group of wide receivers, it now looks like he could suit up for his 2024 debut as soon as Thursday. Specifically, his experience returning punts could prove helpful with Rashid Shaheed's (knee) status for Week 7 up in the air.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Works out with Cowboys The Cowboys hosted Pettis (undisclosed) for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Pettis was let go with an injury settlement by the Bears on Sept. 5 due to an undisclosed issue. He appears to be healthy and the 28-year-old wideout is attempting to catch on with an NFL roster. He last saw regular-season action in 2022 with the Bears, during which he registered 19 catches (on 41 targets) for 245 yards and three touchdowns across 17 games.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Works out with Cowboys The Cowboys hosted Pettis (undisclosed) for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Pettis was let go with an injury settlement by the Bears on Sept. 5 due to an undisclosed issue. He appears to be healthy from whatever was ailing him, and the 28-year-old wideout is attempting to catch on with an NFL roster. He last saw regular-season action in 2022 with the Bears, during which he registered 19 catches (on 41 targets) for 245 yards and three touchdowns across 17 games.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Let go with injury settlement The Bears released Pettis (undisclosed) from injured reserve Thursday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The injury settlement allows Pettis to sign with another team once he is recovered from whatever is ailing him. The 2018 second-round pick missed all of last season due to a back injury he sustained during training camp. Pettis appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Bears in 2022, and he finished with 19 catches (on 41 targets) for 245 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Bears placed Pettis (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact With no designation to return, the only way Pettis can play this season is if he reaches an injury settlement to be released by the Bears. He scored a pair of TDs during the preseason but isn't likely to be more than a fifth/sixth WR (and maybe a return specialist) even if he gets healthy at some point soon.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 18

Catches two TDs Pettis caught each of his three targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-3 preseason win over the Bengals on Saturday.

Impact A 2018 second-round pick, Pettis was the Bears' No. 3 receiver as recently as 2022 but didn't play in 2023 after suffering a back injury last August. He's now battling for one of the final roster spots, having caught each of his three passes Saturday in the third quarter after starting QB Caleb Williams was pulled from the game.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent finds Dante Pettis for 4-yard TD Bears receiver Dante Pettis hauls in the Tyson Bagent throw for a 4-yard score.

AUGUST 17 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Austin Reed dials up deep shot to Dante Pettis Bears quarterback Austin Reed dials up a 34-yard deep shot to receiver Dante Pettis.

AUGUST 10 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Likely battling for rotational work After missing the 2023 season with a back injury, Pettis is likely battling for a depth role in the Chicago offense.

Impact In 2022 with the Bears, Pettis posted 245 yards and three touchdowns, which represented his best season since 2018. Unlike previous Bears' teams, Chicago now has a strong trio of wide receivers in DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze. As a result, Pettis will likely be battling for a roster spot against Tyler Scott, Velus Jones, DeAndre Carter and others.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bears sign receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter to 1-year deal

The Chicago Bears have signed veteran receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter to a one-year contract

JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears Lose Dante Pettis Option for Punt Returns Wide receiver Dante Pettis, last year’s top Bears punt returner, went on injured reserve Friday.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Transaction roundup: Bears WR Dante Pettis placed on IR Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis was placed on injured reserve Friday.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bears place WR Dante Pettis on IR, waive injured WR Joe Reed The Bears announced a couple of roster moves ahead of Saturday’s preseason finale, including placing WR Dante Pettis on IR.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Roster Moves: Bears put Pettis on IR, waive/injured Reed The Bears on Friday placed receiver Dante Pettis on injured reserve and waived/injured receiver Joe Reed.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Nuggets from Bears camp... - Dante Pettis... - The Athletic Nuggets from Bears camp... - Dante Pettis remains on the non-football injury list. Chase Allen was absent. - Justin Fields made back-to-back...

JULY 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bears re-sign receiver Dante Pettis to 1-year contract

The Chicago Bears have re-signed receiver Dante Pettis to a one-year contract

APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Bears Hold 'Em or Fold 'Em: WR Dante Pettis Analyzing whether or not the Chicago Bears should retain or move on from wide receiver Dante Pettis during the 2023 offseason.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ticketed for free agency 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 play...

Impact Pettis was available for more than 12 games for the first time in his five-year career, but he was a depth receiver, which led to him seeing slightly more than two targets per game. Although he had a pair of games with at least 51 yards and a touchdown, he was held to fewer than 15 yards in most of his games. After staying healthy and reasonably reliable, he should continue to serve as a depth option next year and beyond. He's now an unrestricted free agent.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE