The Broncos are releasing Dorsett on Monday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
The 2015 first-round pick spent most of his 2023 campaign on the Broncos' practice squad, and he could very well end up on there again after his release Monday.
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Broncos' Phillip Dorsett: Returns to game Sunday
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Dorsett (leg) has returned to Sunday's preseason game against the Cardinals, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Dorsett briefly left Sunday's game due to a leg injury, but the 2015 first-round pick is back on the field.
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Broncos' Phillip Dorsett: Leaves game with leg injury
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Dorsett is questionable to return to Sunday's preseason game against Arizona due to a leg injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Dorsett injured his leg in the second half of Sunday's contest. The 2015 first-round pick is competing for a depth wide receiver spot on the Broncos' 53-man roster.
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Broncos' Phillip Dorsett: Back with Denver
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Dorsett signed with the Broncos on Monday after being released Friday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
The wide receiver spent 2023 with Denver's practice squad, playing in two games and not catching any of his three targets. The 2015 first-round pick has just 21 receptions over the past four seasons with four different teams. Now he'll get a chance to stick with Denver on a depth chart that includes 12 wide receivers.
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Phillip Dorsett: Done in Denver
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Dorsett is slated to be released by the Broncos on Friday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Dorsett spend the 2023 season on Denver's practice squad, but he won't stick with the team as rookie minicamp gets fully underway. The 2015 first-round pick appeared in two games last season but didn't secure any of his three targets, and he'll now need to search for a depth opportunity elsewhere in the league.
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Broncos' Phillip Dorsett: Sticking with Denver
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Dorsett signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on Monday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Dorsett spent the entirety of the 2023 campaign with Denver's practice squad, joining the active roster twice during the year and failing to record a reception on three targets while playing 34 offensive snaps. The wide receiver will now look to earn a full-time role with Denver during training camp this coming summer.
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Phillip Dorsett: Goes back to practice squad
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The Broncos reverted Dorsett to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Dorsett was elevated from the practice squad for the second time this season ahead of Sunday's Week 17 win over the Chargers, and he played 28 offensive snaps in the contest. The wideout drew two targets but didn't catch either one, and he's been unable to reel in any of his three targets on the campaign. Courtland Sutton (concussion) and Marvin Mims (hamstring) were both inactive Sunday, and Dorsett could be elevated again for Week 18 if either or both of the pair sits out again.
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Broncos' Phillip Dorsett: Elevated for Week 17
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The Broncos elevated Dorsett from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
This will be Dorsett's second elevation to the active roster this season. The first time he was active on game day was Week 1 against the Raiders, when he played six offensive snaps and didn't catch his lone target. Courtland Sutton (concussion) won't play Sunday, and how much work Dorsett is given could depend on whether Jerry Jeudy (illness) and/or Marvin Mims (hamstring) miss the game as well.
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Phillip Dorsett: Reverts to practice squad
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Dorsett reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction blog.
Dorsett was elevated to the team's active roster Saturday along with fellow wideout Lil'Jordan Humphrey. Dorsett played just six snaps Sunday against the Raiders and failed to haul in his lone target.
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Broncos' Phillip Dorsett: Joins active roster
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Dorsett was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Dorsett signed with Denver's practice squad one day after being released by the Raiders on Aug. 29. He's joined by fellow wideout Lil'Jordan Humphrey, who was also elevated ahead of Week 1 action . Dorsett, a 2015 first-round pick out of Miami, appeared in 15 games for the Texans last season, when he registered 20 catches for 257 yards and a touchdown.
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Phillip Dorsett: Joining Denver's practice squad
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Dorsett is signing with the Broncos' practice squad Thursday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Dorsett was released by the Raiders on Tuesday, and he'll remain in the AFC West as part of Denver's practice squad. He appeared in 15 games with the Texans last year and secured 20 of 40 targets for 257 yards and a touchdown.
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Phillip Dorsett: Let go by Las Vegas
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Dorsett is slated to be released by the Raiders on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Dorsett spent the entire offseason in Las Vegas, but he won't remain part of Jimmy Garoppolo's receiving corps as the deadline to cut down to a 53-man roster quickly approaches. The 30-year-old veteran secured 20 of 40 targets for 257 yards and a touchdown in 15 appearances with the Texans last season. He should be able to secure a depth spot elsewhere in the league.
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Raiders' Phillip Dorsett: Agrees to deal with Raiders
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Dorsett has agreed to sign with the Raiders, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
In 15 games with the Texans in 2022, Dorsett recorded 20 catches for 257 yards and a touchdown on 40 targets. This coming season, the 30-year-old figures to handle a complementary role in a Raiders' wideout corps led by Davante Adams and pending free agent addition Jakobi Meyers.
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Texans' Phillip Dorsett: Ruled out for finale
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Dorsett (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Dorsett was unable to practice Friday after a limited session Thursday and was subsequently ruled out. He finishes the 2022 season with 20 catches for 257 yards and one touchdown on 40 targets.
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Texans' Phillip Dorsett: Season-high targets in loss
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Dorsett caught three of a season-high six targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Jacksonville in Week 17.
Dorsett, who played 39 snaps, has benefitted from Nico Collins' season-ending foot injury and racked up 16 targets over the last five weeks while averaging 44 snaps. His playing time dipped the last two weeks with Brandin Cooks' return from a calf injury, but Dorsett remains involved in a weak passing attack.
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Texans' Phillip Dorsett: One target in loss
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Dorsett did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to Kansas City.
With Houston's top two wide receivers unavailable due to injury for a second consecutive week, Dorsett once again was given ample playing time, and for a second consecutive week his production was meager. The veteran wideout has four catches on seven targets for 36 yards over his last three games.
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Texans' Phillip Dorsett: Fails to produce with expanded role
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Dorsett recorded two receptions on three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys.
Dorsett was expected to see an expanded role in the absence of Brandin Cooks (groin) and Nico Collins (groin). However, he was out-produced by both Chris Moore and Amari Rodgers while delivering a disappointing performance of his own. Dorsett will fade to an even further peripheral role in the offense once one of Cooks or Collins is able to return, though he's proven unreliable even in their absences.
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Texans' Phillip Dorsett: Added snaps on tap Sunday
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Dorsett is in line to work as a starting outside wide receiver during Sunday's game against the Cowboys, as the Texans have ruled out both Nico Collins (foot) and Brandin Cooks (calf) for the contest, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The 5-foot-10, 192-pound Dorsett and the 6-foot-1, 200-pound Chris Moore will presumably see most of the reps on the perimeter for Houston, while the lone other healthy receiver on the 53-man roster -- the 5-foot-9, 212-pound Amari Rodgers -- lacks the speed to play on the outside and is better suited for the slot role. Houston will likely add a receiver or two from the practice squad Saturday to restore some depth at the position, but Dorsett should be primed for a heavy snap count nonetheless. When Cooks and Collins were both sidelined back in Week 9 against the Eagles, Dorsett handled a season-high 77 percent snap share and finished with three catches for 69 yards on five targets.
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Texans' Phillip Dorsett: Steps in for injured Cooks
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Dorsett caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Browns.
Dorsett saw a boost in playing time with Brandin Cooks (calf) sidelined, but Nico Collins (10 targets) was the main beneficiary. Houston's passing offense is near the bottom of the league, which makes it hard for fantasy managers to rely on any of the team's wideouts.
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Texans' Phillip Dorsett: Starting role awaits
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Dorsett is expected to serve as one of the Texans' three starting receivers Sunday against the Browns with Brandin Cooks (calf) inactive for the contest, Aaron Wilson of SI.com reports.
Nico Collins has drawn at least seven targets in each of the past three games and should serve as Houston's clear No. 1 receiver Sunday, but the absence of Cooks will at least open up more work for Dorsett and Chris Moore. When Cooks and Collins were both sidelined Week 9 against the Eagles, Dorsett played 77 percent of the Texans' offensive snaps and finished with three receptions for 69 yards on five targets.
