DOMINIQUE DAFNEY NEWS

Rejoins Panthers on futures deal Carolina signed Dafney to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dafney did not suit up for regular-season action in 2024, but he did end the campaign on the Panthers' practice squad, and he'll start the new year with them too. Key contributor Tommy Tremble is coming off a contract year and is no lock to be back in Carolina for the next campaign, but Ja'Tavion Sanders projects for a large share of snaps at tight end in 2025 either way.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Carolina Dafney signed with the Panthers' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Dafney was last heard from in September of 2023, when he was cut from the Bucs' practice squad with an injury settlement. Now healthy, he'll look to make his mark with a new opportunity in Carolina.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs future deal with Bucs Dafney signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dafney appeared in 15 games for the Packers between the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He'll try to carve out a depth role in a Buccaneers tight end room that includes 2022 draft picks Cade Otton (fourth round) and Ko Kieft (sixth round).

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Indianapolis' practice squad The Colts signed Dafney to their practice squad Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dafney has been a free agent since being cut from the Broncos' practice squad in October. He hasn't appeared in any NFL contests this year, but he did catch four of six targets for 60 yards and a touchdown across 15 appearances with Green Bay during the 2020 and 2021 campaigns.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Let go Monday Dafney was cut from the Broncos' practice squad Monday, Aric DiLalla reports.

Impact Dafney joined the team's practice squad Sept. 13 after being let go by the Packers during training camp. The 25-year-old will now work to earn an opportunity elsewhere.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers' reminder: Time to stop avoiding repeat mistakes

Both defenses were feeling good about themselves after the first of two days of joint practices between the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints before the teams face off in an...

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Let go by Green Bay The Packers waived Dafney on Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dafney appeared in 15 regular season games over the last two years in Green Bay and caught four of six targets for 60 yards and one score. The move signals that the Packers are confident that Robert Tonyan (knee) will be ready for Week 1, as Dafney was a likely candidate to make the initial 53-man roster if Tonyan wasn't activated off the PUP list before the start of the regular season.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Birthday to TE Dominique Dafney! Green Bay Packers TE Dominique Dafney celebrates his birthday on June 3, 2022.

JUNE 3, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Reups with Green Bay Dafney signed a one-year contract with the Packers on Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dafney played in 10 games for Green Bay last season, recording two catches on four targets for 34 yards. The two-year pro also chipped in on 104 special-teams snaps. Dafney currently is No. 5 on the Packers' tight end positional depth chart, so he's got work to do if he hopes to earn an expanded role next season.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws few targets in 2021 Dafney was targeted four times and caught two passes for 34 yards over 10 appearances in the 2021 season.

Impact The 10 appearances were twice as many as Dafney tallied the season before, but he finished with relatively the same stats he put up in 2020 and did not find the end zone. The Packers will have the option to bring him back for another season or allow him to seek opportunities elsewhere.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Saturday Dafney (ankle) is listed as active Saturday against the Browns, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Dafney was unavailable Week 15 at Baltimore due to an ankle injury, but after being listed as limited on all Week 16 practice reports he's able to suit up again. He has just one catch on two targets in seven appearances this season, making him a non-entity for fantasy purposes.

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Dafney (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Browns.

Impact After sitting out last week's win over the Ravens with the injury, Dafney was listed as a limited participant on practice reports issued Tuesday through Thursday to take the questionable tag into the weekend. If he avoids the inactive list, Dafney will likely serve as Green Bay's No. 3 tight end and work primarily as a blocker.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns seek to boost playoff hopes while visiting Green Bay

The Cleveland Browns seek to boost their fading playoff hopes by handing the Green Bay Packers their first home loss of the season on Saturday

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Week 15 Dafney (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Dafney picked up the ankle injury during last week's win over the Bears and will be out for at least one game. Tyler Davis should serve as Green Bay's No. 3 tight end in Dafney's absence.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Rodgers thriving despite toe injury

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has been playing well despite barely practicing because of a broken pinky toe, said he’d like to avoid surgery unless “absolutely n...

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breakdowns on special teams give Packers reason to worry

The Green Bay Packers still have plenty of causes for concern as they close in on their third straight NFC North title

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodgers throws 4 TD passes, Packers defeat Bears 45-30

Aaron Rodgers threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns to continue his mastery of the NFL’s oldest rivalry as the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 45-30

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for game Dafney won't return to Sunday's game against the Bears due to an ankle injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dafney initially returned to Sunday's matchup after he sustained an ankle injury in the first half, but he was later ruled out for the remainder of the game. Whether he's available for Green Bay's Week 15 matchup against the Ravens on Dec. 19 remains to be seen.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toe injury can't stop Rodgers as Packers defeat Rams 36-28

Aaron Rodgers withstood pain from a toe injury, threw two touchdown passes and also ran for a score in the Green Bay Packers’ 36-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records full practice Wednesday Dafney (hamstring) was able to record a full practice for the Packers on Wednesday.

Impact Dafney was unable to suit up in Week 10 after not practicing all week due to his hamstring injury. Expect the tight end to make his return to the field in Week 11 when the Packers take on the Vikings on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Dafney (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Seahawks, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Dafney missed practice all week, so this was the likely outcome. In his absence, Marcedes Lewis and Josiah Deguara will see the bulk of tight end opportunities.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful The Packers have deemed Dafney (hamstring) doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dafney was a non-participant at practice all week, so his chance of suiting up currently looks slim. Should he end up sitting out, Marcedes Lewis and Josiah Deguara would presumably see the lion's share of tight end snaps.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Dafney (hamstring) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session.

Impact Dafney failed to haul in his lone target in Sunday's loss to Kansas City, and he apparently sustained a hamstring injury that has kept him off the field for the last two days. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to have a chance to play Sunday against the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role in loss Dafney was targeted once but did not catch a pass in Sunday's 13-7 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Dafney was on the field for 40 percent of the 63 plays run by the Packers' offense, but he did not see another football in his direction after the first offensive play of the contest. Dafney still has not caught a pass this season -- he did miss five games with a hip injury -- but he should continue seeing the field plenty with fellow tight end Robert Tonyan (knee) done for the season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Some work in return to action Dafney played 14 of 73 offensive snaps (19 percent) during Thursday's 24-21 win in Arizona.

Impact Starting Week 13 of last season, Dafney became a regular in the Packers' tight end rotation, but in seven appearances (including playoffs) he topped out at a 39 percent snap share and combined for two catches (on two targets) for 26 yards and one touchdown. He proceeded to miss Weeks 3-7 of the current campaign due to an IR stint caused by a hip injury, but his return Thursday happened to coincide with top tight end Robert Tonyan suffering a torn ACL. Dafney thus seems poised for a consistent role at tight end alongside Marcedes Lewis and Josiah Deguara moving forward.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE