The Falcons waived Hart (concussion) from injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hart suffered a concussion during the preseason and was subsequently placed on injured reserve, but he'll now head to waivers. The 27-year-old will look to get healthy and find a new opportunity with another team.
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Falcons' Penny Hart: Headed to IR
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The Falcons placed Hart (concussion) on injured reserve Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
Hart sustained a concussion during the Falcons' 13-13 preseason tie versus Cincinnati, and he was moved to injured reserve prior to making Atlanta's final 53-man roster Tuesday. Therefore, barring any injury settlement with the team, he will now be forced to remain on this list for the entire 2023 campaign. The 5-foot-8 wideout totaled 11 receptions for 82 yards over the first three seasons of his career in Seattle, so he was likely a longshot to survive the team's final roster cuts from the get-go.
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Falcons' Penny Hart: Dealing with concussion
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Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Sunday that Hart will not practice this coming week after he sustained a concussion during Friday's 13-13 preseason tie versus Cincinnati, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
Hart was examined for a head injury after he came down hard on his head during Friday's contest, so these results must have come back positive for a concussion. As a result, the 5-foot-8 wideout will almost certainly be sidelined for the Falcons' preseason finale Thursday against the Steelers. Hart signed a contract with Atlanta after catching just three passes during his third season with the Seahawks in 2022. Therefore, any missed time this preseason for Hart could significantly impact his chances to make the final 53-man roster ahead of J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Keilahn Harris, Slade Bolden, Mathew Sexton and Xavier Malone.
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Falcons' Penny Hart: Getting concussion check
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Coach Arthur Smith said after Friday's 13-13 preseason tie with the Bengals that Hart was examined for a head injury during the game, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
On Hart's only target of the night, he fell hard on his helmet while attempting to haul in a pass from Taylor Heinicke on fourth-and-2 early in the fourth quarter. Hart was wobbly on his feet as he made his way to the sideline before going to the locker room. Smith was unsure if Hart has been diagnosed with a concussion, but his status now will be one to monitor ahead of Atlanta's preseason finale on Thursday, Aug. 24 against the Steelers.
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Falcons' Penny Hart: Finds new home
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Hart signed a contract with the Falcons on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hart spent the first three seasons of his career in Seattle, but he'll now find a new opportunity in Atlanta, who have already added Scotty Miller and Mack Hollins to their receiver corps this offseason. Hart suited up just nine times in 2022, missing some action due to a hamstring injury, but he also found himself inactive as a coach's decision multiple times. He'll now work to earn and maintain a regular role with the Falcons in 2023.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Three catches in 2022
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Hart caught three of four targets for 20 yards through nine games during the 2022 season.
Hart battled a hamstring injury to start the season, but he was a healthy scratch five times, too. The 26-year-old played just 31 offensive snaps this season. He'll be a free agent heading into the 2023 season, and he'll be on the roster bubble again if he sticks around.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Hauls in lone target
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Hart caught his lone target for a three-yard gain in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the 49ers.
Hart entered the lineup after being a healthy scratch in each of the previous three games. He played just two offensive snaps, tying rookie Dareke Young for fourth among Seahawks wideouts. Hart and Young could both handle increased reps in Week 16 versus the Chiefs following news that Tyler Lockett (finger) is expected to miss at least one game. DK Metcalf and Marquise Goodwin are locked into the top two spots, though.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Remains out Week 13
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Hart (coach's decision) has been ruled inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Hart will be a healthy scratch for the second game in a row, and he has caught just one pass for 15 yards over seven games this season. In his absence, Laquon Treadwell and Dareke Young should slot in behind starting wideouts DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Marquise Goodwin.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Sitting out Sunday
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Hart (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Raiders.
Hart has played a limited role this season and will now find himself sidelined Week 12. Instead, Laquon Treadwell will find himself active against Las Vegas after being elevated from the practice squad Saturday.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Listed as active Sunday
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Hart (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Hart, who had missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury, is back in the mix Sunday, but with the Seahawks leaning so heavily on DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, Hart -- who has just one catch for 15 yards in five games to date -- isn't a high-percentage fantasy lineup option, even with Marquise Goodwin (groin) unavailable versus Arizona.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Questionable for Week 9
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Hart (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Hart has missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury, but he practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday this week. If he's available, it's possible he sees a slight uptick of offensive snaps since Marquise Goodwin (groin) has been ruled out.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Won't play Sunday
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Hart (hamstring) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Hart was deemed doubtful heading into this contest with a lingering hamstring injury, which will sideline him for the third game in a row Sunday. The 5-foot-8 receiver caught just one pass for 15 yards on nine offensive snaps over the first five weeks of the season.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Hart (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Hart will likely miss a third straight contest due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 5. He played primarily on special teams when healthy, so his absence hasn't had a major impact on Seattle's offense.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Ruled out
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Hart (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Hart was forced to leave the team's Week 5 matchup against the Saints due to a hamstring injury and will remain sidelined for at least one additional game. The third-year wideout caught just one pass for 15 yards in nine offensive snaps across the first five games of the season, so his absence shouldn't have a major impact on Seattle's offense.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Forced out Sunday
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Hart was ruled out with a hamstring injury for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the Saints, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Hart did not record a catch before exiting with a hamstring issue at some point during Sunday's game, though the exact severity of this issue is still unknown. The 26-year-old wideout recorded one reception while playing eight offensive snaps over the first four weeks of the season, and his next chance to play will come against the Cardinals on Oct. 16.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Hauls in one pass
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Hart caught his lone target for 15 yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Falcons.
Hart received his first target of the season and made the most of the opportunity. The 26-year-old has played just seven offensive snaps this season.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: One offensive snap
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Hart wasn't targeted in the 27-7 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Hart didn't play on offense in Week 1, but he logged one offensive snap in Week 2. The 26-year-old mostly sticks to special teams.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Secures spot on 53-man roster
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Hart was named to the initial 53-man roster Tuesday.
Hart beat out third-year pro Freddie Swain and rookie Bo Melton for one of the Seahawks' six wide receiver slots. It's surprising that the Seahawks chose to keep Hart around considering he has registered just 81 yards from scrimmage through 30 NFL games. Hart will get the occasional scripted play in 2022, but fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned about his usage.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Finds end zone Friday
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Hart caught his only target for a 35-yard touchdown in Friday's preseason game against the Cowboys. He also gained two yards on one carry.
The 26-year-old has yet to find his way into the end zone in 30 regular-season games, but Hart hooked up with Drew Lock in the first quarter to give Seattle a 10-0 lead. The duo nearly had another TD connection in the second quarter as well, but the third-year wideout couldn't hang on as Dallas cornerback Daron Bland ripped the ball out of his hands. Hart may have done enough to secure a roster spot, but he seems unlikely to open the year any higher than fifth on the depth chart, and the Seahawks' passing game in general figures to be less potent with Geno Smith replacing Russell Wilson under center.
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Seahawks' Penny Hart: Reels in long pass
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Hart caught two of three targets for 46 yards in Thursday's 27-11 preseason loss to the Bears.
Hart was quiet in the preseason opener but led all Seahawks wide receivers in receiving yards during Thursday's contest. He'll be on the roster bubble heading into the 2022 season because of the influx of young depth that the Seahawks brought in this offseason.
