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Dante Pettis: Joins Saints' practice squad
New Orleans signed Dante Pettis (undisclosed) to its practice squad Tuesday.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.
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Dante Pettis: Works out with Cowboys
The Cowboys hosted Dante Pettis (undisclosed) for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.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.
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Dante Pettis: Let go with injury settlement
The Bears released Dante Pettis (undisclosed) from injured reserve Thursday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.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.
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Bears' Dante Pettis: Placed on IR
The Chicago Bears placed Dante Pettis on injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.With no designation to return, the only way Pettis can play this season is if he reaches an injury settlement and gets released by the Bears. He scored a pair of touchdowns during the preseason but isn't likely to be more than a fifth or sixth wideout even if he gets healthy at some point soon.
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Bears' Dante Pettis: Catches two TDs
Dante Pettis caught each of his three targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-3 preseason win over the Bengals on Saturday.A 2018 second-round pick, Pettis was the Chicago 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.
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Bears' Dante Pettis: Likely battling for rotational work
After missing the 2023 season with a back injury, Dante Pettis is likely battling for a depth role in the Chicago offense.In 2022 with the Chicago Bears, Pettis posted 245 receiving 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.
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Bears' Dante Pettis: Back with Chicago
The Chicago Bears signed Dante Pettis (undisclosed) to a one-year deal Friday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.Pettis was dealing with an undisclosed injury back in September of 2023, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. The 2018 second-round pick has spent time with the 49ers, Giants and Bears throughout his five-year NFL career, and he's agreed to terms to return to Chicago. Pettis' most recent in-game action came back in 2022 with the Bears, appearing in 17 games and catching 19 of his 41 targets for 245 yards and three touchdowns. The 28-year-old wideout also returned 18 punts for 163 yards in 2022, and he'll likely be competing to make Chicago's 53-man roster as a return man this offseason.
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Dante Pettis: Released from injured reserve
The Bears released Dante Pettis (undisclosed) from injured reserve with a settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson KPRC 2 Houston reports.Pettis was slated to miss the entire 2023 season but is now eligible to sign and play elsewhere. The 2018 second-round pick will look for another opportunity after catching 19 of 41 targets for 245 yards and three touchdowns in 17 games for Chicago in 2022.
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Bears' Dante Pettis: Lands on IR
The Chicago Bears placed Dante Pettis (undisclosed) on injured reserve Friday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.The Bears have not provided any clarity on the nature of Pettis' injury. The 27-year-old pass catcher is now in line to spend the remainder of the 2023 season on the sideline. He recorded 19 receptions on 41 targets for 245 yards and three touchdowns for Chicago in 2022.
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Bears' Dante Pettis: Ready to return
Dante Pettis (undisclosed) was activated from the active/non-football injury list Wednesday.Pettis was able to pass a physical and get cleared to compete after being sidelined since the start of training camp. The 27-year-old should be in the mix to earn a depth role in the team's receiving corps; however, with the addition of DJ Moore and Tyler Scott during the offseason, Pettis may find it more difficult to make the Chicago Bears' roster this season.
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