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PHILLIP DORSETT II #16 - WIDE RECEIVER - ATLANTA FALCONS
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Signed to practice squad The Jaguars signed Dorsett to the practice squad Wednesday.
Impact Dorsett didn't make Jacksonville's initial 53-man roster, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him be bumped from the practice squad at some point in the 2021 season. The 2015 first-round pick missed all of 2020 due to a foot injury, and in the previous five seasons he operated as an occasional deep threat on offense for the Patriots and Colts.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Released by Jags The Jaguars released Dorsett on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 2015 first-round pick has now bounced from Indianapolis to New England to Seattle to Jacksonville, catching 124 passes for 1,634 yards and 11 touchdowns in 71 regular-season games. The 28-year-old Dorsett has never managed to hold down a starting job for more than a few weeks at a time.
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Proclaims full health Dorsett (foot) said at his introductory press conference with the Jaguars on Monday that he's back to 100 percent health, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Impact Dorsett's foot injury kept him from suiting up for a single game with the Seahawks last season, but it looks like he's already received full clearance after undergoing November surgery. The veteran speedster can be considered on track for the tentative start of Jacksonville's offseason program, which would allow him ample time to build chemistry with whichever quarterback the Jaguars select at No. 1 overall in April's draft. Clemson's Trevor Lawrence widely is considered to be the likeliest candidate for that honor.
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Heading to Jacksonville Dorsett (foot) agreed to terms Monday on a contract with the Jaguars, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Dorsett was held out of the entire 2020 season after suffering a right foot injury during training camp. He underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from the injured foot in November, so he's already more than four months into his recovery from the procedure. Once back to full health, he'll contribute as a deep threat in Jacksonville's receiver corps.
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Doesn't play in 2020 Dorsett (foot) didn't play a game during the 2020 season.
Impact Dorsett suffered a right foot injury during training camp and eventually underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from the injured foot in November. The 2015 first-round pick never suited up as a result, but head coach Pete Carroll relayed that he wants to bring Dorsett back next year, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. Dorsett would be yet another burner at Russell Wilson's disposal, as he heavily targeted both DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett in 2020. The 28-year-old wideout will officially become a free agent in March if the two sides can't reach a deal.
JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to return this season Head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Dorsett (foot) isn't expected to return this year barring a deep playoff run, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
Impact Dorsett missed the first months of the season due to a right foot injury before undergoing surgery to clean out bone spurs in early November. The 27-year-old wideout has struggled to recover, and he's unlikely to be activated from IR. Dorsett will be a free agent in March.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Making progress toward return According to coach Pete Carroll, Dorsett (foot) has shed his walking boot and is "moving around pretty well," Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
Impact Dorsett has been on IR since late September and is seven weeks removed from surgery to clean out bone spurts in his right foot. Though Carroll noted that the wide receiver is "trying to make the transition" following the surgery, there is no indication that he is anywhere close to practicing.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not close to return Coach Pete Carroll said Saturday that Dorsett (foot) will shed his walking boot soon, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
Impact Dorsett is making progress after undergoing surgery Nov. 3 to clean out bone spurs in his right foot. Nevertheless, Carroll admitted that the 2015 first-round pick isn't close to a return. A return to practice is Dorsett's next step in recovery.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes foot surgery Dorsett underwent surgery Tuesday to clean out bone spurs in his right foot, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Dorsett has yet to make his Seahawks debut, but he appeared to be trending in the right direction in October. However, coach Pete Carroll relayed Monday that Dorsett was "not doing well," and now the team isn't sure if he'll be able to return this season. Dorsett will remain on IR, and we shouldn't expect him to return anytime soon.
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Not progressing well Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Dorsett "is not doing well" and his foot "has not responded" to recent increased activity, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Dorsett developed foot soreness late in training camp and missed the first three games of the season before the Seahawks placed him on injured reserve. Less than two weeks ago, Carroll praised Dorsett, saying he had his best workout since August and was drawing closer to a return to the active roster. Dorsett seems to have suffered a setback, and while it's unclear if surgery will be ordered up, he doesn't appear close to be in consideration for activation from IR.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Inching closer to return Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Dorsett (foot) turned in his best workout since training camp, AJ McCord of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
Impact The Seahawks haven't officially designated Dorsett to return from injured reserve, so the wideout won't be able to take practice reps with his healthy teammates until that happens. Dorsett thus appears poised to remain sidelined for Sunday's game in Arizona, though he could have a more realistic chance at making his Seahawks debut Week 8 if his recovery from the foot issue continues to trend in the right direction.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out until Week 7 The Seahawks placed Dorsett (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Seattle's decision to shut down Dorsett doesn't come as a major surprise after head coach Pete Carroll ruled the receiver out six days in advance of the team's Week 3 matchup with Dallas. Dorsett has been battling foot soreness since late in training camp and hasn't advanced beyond limited participation in practice yet this season, so the Seahawks will give him some more time off to properly heal. He'll be sidelined for at least three more games by virtue of landing on IR, with his next chance to make his 2020 debut coming Oct. 25 in Arizona following the Seahawks' Week 6 bye.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Week 3 Coach Pete Carroll said Dorsett (foot) needs "a break" and won't play Sunday against the Cowboys, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
Impact Carroll also relayed Dorsett's foot didn't respond well to limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday of last week, which may force the Seahawks to make a roster move. It's unclear if Carroll means an IR stint or cutting Dorsett loose entirely, but the wide receiver's sore foot apparently won't dissipate. Look for David Moore and Freddie Swain to continue getting some run alongside starters Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Delays debut with team Dorsett (foot) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Patriots.
Impact Dorsett won't get a chance to play against the team that employed him from 2017 through 2019, the result of a sore foot that's plagued him since at least the last week of August. Thus, his debut with the Seahawks will have to wait another week. While Seattle's receiving corps is led by Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf, David Moore and (to a lesser extent) Freddie Swain will work with the top duo in three-wide sets.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Held out of practice Friday Dorsett (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, didn't participate in practice Friday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact The downgrade from limited participation Wednesday and Thursday to an absence at the end of the week suggests Dorsett is in danger of missing a second straight game. It isn't clear he'll have a major role even if he plays, and we may not have a final answer on his status until the Seahawks release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
