- Dan Chisena
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- Team CAR
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Joins Panthers' practice squad
Chisena signed with the Panthers' practice squad Wednesday, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Chisena was cut from the Cardinals' practice squad on Oct. 11, and it didn't take him long to find a new home in Carolina. The Penn State product appeared in four games with the Cardinals this season, playing almost strictly on special teams (53 of 54 total snaps). Chisena could be added to Carolina's active roster if team's wide receiver room faces injuries later this season.
Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 3:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Dropped by Arizona
The Cardinals cut Chisena from their practice squad Friday.
Analysis: Chisena stuck around on Arizona's practice squad after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster in late August, but the Cardinals have decided to go in another direction. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals signed wide receiver Chris Moore to their practice squad.
Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Staying in Arizona
Chisena signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Chisena appeared in four regular-season games with the Cardinals last season as a special-teams contributor. After locking down a reserve/future contract with the team in January, he was unable to crack the final 53-man roster. However, his addition to the practice squad will give him an opportunity to impress and potentially find his way onto the field on Sundays.
Published: Thu, Aug 29 at 8:23am by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't make roster
Chisena was released by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The wide receiver signed a reserve/future contract with Arizona in February after playing 53 special-teams snaps with the team during the 2023 regular season. Chisena also played a special-teams role with Baltimore during the playoffs.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 7:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Returning to Arizona
The Cardinals signed Chisena to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Chisena will return to Arizona after filling a special-teams role with Baltimore during the playoffs. He spent time on both the Cardinals' active roster and practice squad during the regular season before being released in January. The 26-year-old wideout will compete for a roster spot in 2024.
Published: Tue, Feb 6 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to practice squad
Chisena reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Chisena played 18 special teams snaps in the AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, making a pair of tackles (one solo). He may get a reserve/future deal from Baltimore this week.
Published: Mon, Jan 29 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated for AFC Championship Game
The Ravens elevated Chisena to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Chisena signed with the Ravens' practice squad Jan. 10. He was elevated for Baltimore's AFC divisional-round win over the Texans, and he played 16 snaps on special teams. Chisena will likely reprise that role Sunday if he's active.
Published: Sat, Jan 27 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to practice squad
Chisena reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Signed to the practice squad on Jan. 10, Chisena was elevated for Saturday's playoff win over the Texans, seeing action on 16 special teams snaps.
Published: Mon, Jan 22 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated for divisional round
The Ravens elevated Chisena from their practice squad Friday.
Analysis: Chisena was cut from the Cardinals' practice squad 11 days ago and joined Baltimore's unit two days later. He's getting a call-up ahead of Saturday's game against the Texans, but Chisena shouldn't be expected to have a meaningful offensive role.
Published: Fri, Jan 19 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins Ravens' practice squad
Baltimore signed Chisena to its practice squad Wednesday.
Analysis: In a corresponding transaction, the Ravens cut running back Jake Funk from their practice squad Wednesday. Over four games with the Cardinals this season, Chisena played almost exclusively on special teams.
Published: Wed, Jan 10 at 10:05am by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Arizona
Chisena reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad before the team waived him Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Chisena played 12 snaps on special teams in the Cardinals' regular-season finale against the Seahawks. He appeared in four games in 2023 and played all but one of his 54 snaps on special teams without recording a stat.
Published: Mon, Jan 8 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Back with active roster
The Cardinals elevated Chisena to their active roster Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Zach Pascal has been dealing with a hamstring issue and is listed as questionable for Sunday's affair, so Chisena's elevation will ensure some extra depth at wide receiver. The Penn State product has already appeared in three games for Arizona this season, recording two total tackles on 41 special teams snaps.
Published: Sat, Jan 6 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to practice squad
The Cardinals reverted Chisena to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Chisena played 13 snaps on special teams in the Cardinals' 35-31 win over the Eagles. It's the third time he has been elevated from the practice squad this season, meaning that Arizona would have to sign him to the active roster in order to play him in the regular-season finale against Seattle.
Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated to active roster
The Cardinals elevated Chisena from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Chisena has gotten into two games for Arizona this season, logging one offensive snap and 27 special-teams snaps without recording any stats. The 26-year-old has played in 29 total games over his NFL career -- the first three seasons of which were spent with Minnesota -- but has tallied just 14 offensive snaps in total while working primarily on special teams. He figures to have a similar role Sunday in Philadelphia.
Published: Sat, Dec 30 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to practice squad
Chisena reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Chisena saw 16 snaps on special teams (67 percent) in Week 16 en route to two tackles. It was his second time suiting up this season. It remains to be seen if the depth pass catcher will be elevated to the roster again in Week 17.
Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 8:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated ahead of Sunday
The Cardinals elevated Chisena to their active roster Saturday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old was elevated alongside Kaden Davis on Saturday, which could very well mean that the Cardinals are preparing to be without Marquise Brown (heel, already ruled out) and Greg Dortch (shoulder, questionable) in Week 16. Chisena has appeared in one game for Arizona this year, playing a total of 13 snaps (one offensive and 12 on special teams).
Published: Sat, Dec 23 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Back on practice squad
Chisena signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: Chisena was waived by Arizona on Monday and ultimately went unclaimed. He is now back with the practice unit and will look to earn another opportunity on the active roster. He played one offensive snap (2 percent) and 12 on special teams (50 percent) in Week 13.
Published: Tue, Dec 5 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets waived by Cardinals
Arizona waived Chisena on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Just two days after signing Chisena to their active roster, the Cardinals have now decided to let him go. He's set to become a free agent unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period.
Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Signed to active roster
The Cardinals signed Chisena to their active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old wideout joined Arizona's practice squad just under two weeks ago, and he's now in line to appear in his first game in 2023. Chisena's most recent action came in 2022 with the Vikings, and over the course of his four-year NFL career, he's appeared in 27 games, playing almost strictly on special teams.
Published: Sat, Dec 2 at 11:26am by Rotowire.com
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Joins Arizona's practice squad
The Cardinals signed Chisena to their practice squad Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The Vikings released Chisena from their practice squad Tuesday, and one day later the former Penn State wideout has latched on with Arizona. Chisena hasn't yet seen NFL action this season, but he played in 27 contests with Minnesota from 2020 to 2022, with the vast majority of his work coming on special teams.
Published: Wed, Nov 22 at 6:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by Minnesota
Chisena was released from the Vikings' practice squad Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: Chisena signed with Minnesota's practice squad in October after being let go by the Steelers in August, but he will once again be looking for a new suitor. The wide receiver hasn't appeared in a game this season after playing in two with the Vikings in 2022.
Published: Tue, Nov 21 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to Minnesota
Chisena signed with the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Chisena will return to Minnesota where he spent time throughout the past three seasons playing mainly on special teams. The 26-year-old should serve as an extra depth option at receiver with Justin Jefferson (hamstring) now on injured reserve and Jordan Addison (ankle) also dealing with an injury.
Published: Wed, Oct 11 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Pittsburgh
The Steelers waived Chisena on Saturday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Chisena was let go as part of the Steelers' initial round of roster cuts heading into the regular season, likely indicating that he could be a longshot to receive a spot on the team's practice squad as well. The 26-year-old appeared in 27 games over his first three seasons with the Vikings, though he has yet to record a reception in the NFL.
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands future deal
The Steelers signed Chisena to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Analysis: Chisena signed a practice-squad deal with the Vikings after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster and saw two elevations during the 2022 campaign, though 24 of his 26 snaps during those contests came on special teams. Minnesota didn't sign him to a reserve/future contract after being eliminated from the playoffs, making the third-year wideout a free agent. With his new deal, he'll be able to join the Steelers' organization and compete for a roster spot during the offseason.
Published: Mon, Jan 23 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Moves back to practice squad
Chisena reverted to Minnesota's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Chisena got his second elevation of the season prior to Sunday's Week 9 win over Washington and didn't see any snaps on offense. He logged 16 snaps on special teams, making one tackle on punt coverage. Chisena has worked almost exclusively as a special teamer during his three NFL seasons.
Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 4:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated from practice squad
Chisena was elevated from the Vikings' practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.
Analysis: Chisena has spent much of the season on the Vikings' practice squad and this marks the second time he has been elevated to the active roster. The first occasion came in Week 5, when he played only two offensive snaps. He is likely to play a limited role once again against the Commanders.
Published: Sat, Nov 5 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Returning to practice squad
Chisena reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Chisena earned the elevation with Jalen Nailor inactive due to a hamstring injury. He chipped in with eight snaps on special teams, which lead to one tackle on kick coverage.
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Bumped up to active roster
The Vikings elevated Chisena on Saturday from their practice squad to their active roster for Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Chisena draws his first elevation of the season and is in line to make his season debut in Week 5. The 25-year-old wideout has appeared in 25 games for Minnesota over the past two seasons, but he's played primarily on special teams, logging just 11 offensive snaps. The wideout has yet to catch a pass in the NFL.
Published: Sat, Oct 8 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Inks practice squad deal
The Vikings signed Chisena (leg) to their practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Chisena missed the Vikings' final two preseason games with a leg injury and was waived ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. The third-year wideout has appeared in 25 games with Minnesota over the past two seasons, playing almost exclusively on special teams.
Published: Wed, Aug 31 at 3:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Minnesota
Chisena (leg) was cut by the Vikings on Tuesday.
Analysis: Chisena missed the Vikings' last two preseason games with a leg injury, which may have hurt his chances. He could be signed to the practice squad as the team may need him at some point for his play on special teams, especially punt coverage.
Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers leg injury
Chisena, who'd been dealing with a lower leg injury during training camp, sustained a similar injury in Sunday's preseason loss at Las Vegas, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He had one reception for 22 yards on two targets before the injury.
Analysis: Chisena is a key player on special teams, especially punt coverage. Chisena appeared in 11 games last year, playing all his snaps on special teams. He's a long shot to win any role on offense.
Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 8:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated by Vikings
The Vikings activated Chisena from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Analysis: Chisena was away from the team for a week and a half due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, but he'll now be eligible to return to practice. He's played primarily on special teams this year.
Published: Thu, Dec 23 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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Lands on COVID-19 list
Chisena was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Analysis: Chisena will need to produce back-to-back negative tests at least 24 hours apart or complete a 10-day quarantine before he is able to return to team facilities. The wideout hasn't seen more than five offensive snaps in a game this season, so his potential absence shouldn't impact the Vikings' offensive gameplan.
Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 3:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs with Minnesota
The Vikings signed Chisena on Tuesday.
Analysis: Chisena started the season on the Vikings' injured reserve, but he was waived after being activated to the 53-man roster. The 26-year-old wideout now rejoins the Vikings' active roster and will operate as a depth option.
Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 12:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Vikings
Chisena was waived by the Vikings on Saturday.
Analysis: The wide receiver was activated from injured reserve Wednesday after dealing with an undisclosed injury, but it seems his run with the team has come to an end. He'll look to find another squad, where he can battle for a depth spot at wideout.
Published: Sat, Oct 9 at 3:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated from injured reserve
The Vikings activated Chisena (undisclosed) from injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: Chisena returned to practice last week after spending the minimum three weeks on IR, and he has now officially been added to the 53-man roster. The 26-year-old appeared in 14 games for the Vikings last year but didn't see any snaps on offense. He will likely garner a similar role for Minnesota during the 2021 season.
Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice Wednesday
Chisena (undisclosed) returned to practice Wednesday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Chisena spent the minimum three weeks on IR, and he will now have three weeks to be added to the active roster. If he isn't, he will head back to IR for the remainder of the season.
Published: Wed, Sep 29 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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Moves to injured reserve
Chisena (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site reports.
Analysis: The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Chisena will open the regular season on injured reserve. The 24-year-old will miss at least the first three games of the season for Minnesota.
Published: Wed, Sep 1 at 8:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Week 9
Chisena (hip) isn't on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Chisena should be active, but his role will likely remain limited, as the rookie is yet to play a snap on offense this season.
Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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Held to limited participation
Chisena (hip) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session.
Analysis: The 23-year-old receiver was ruled out of Sunday's NFC North matchup against Green Bay, marking his first game absence of 2020. Chisena has yet to field a single offensive snap during his rookie campaign out of Penn State, though he has played an important special-teams role with an average of 21 snaps per game in that department. Given that he's been able to log consecutive limited sessions in practice Wednesday and Thursday, there's a reasonable chance of him being active for another…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 3:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Unavailable against Packers
Chisena (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Packers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Chisena popped up on the injury report Friday as a non-participant in practice, so it's not surprising that he's ruled out ahead of the Week 8 tilt. All of Chisena's contributions this season have been on special teams, so this won't affect the offensive dynamic.
Published: Sat, Oct 31 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 8
Chisena (undisclosed) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay.
Analysis: Even if he suits up, Chisena's impact is likely to be limited to special teams situations. His contributions on the stat sheet through six games have been limited to one fumble recovery.
Published: Fri, Oct 30 at 10:57am by Rotowire.com
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Positional change
The Vikings are switching Chisena from receiver to safety, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: Chisena's positional shift comes with the context that he's been impressing on special teams throughout training camp. The Penn State product could have an outside chance at a spot on the final roster, though it's more likely that he could latch on to Minnesota's practice squad as a way to continue developing with the team.
Published: Sun, Aug 30 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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