- Dez Fitzpatrick
- #87
- Team --
- Pos WR
- Status QQuestionable
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Reaches injury settlement
Fitzpatrick (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve after reaching an injury settlement with the Chargers on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick sustained an undisclosed injury during training camp with the Chargers, ultimately being placed on injured reserve last week. The wide receiver will now be eligible to take a physical and sign elsewhere this season.
Published: Thu, Aug 21 at 5:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Reverting to IR
Fitzpatrick (undisclosed) reverted to the Chargers' injured reserve list Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick wasn't picked up by another club after the Chargers waived him with an injury designation Thursday, so now he'll go to their IR list. Unless he sorts out an injury settlement with the team, he'll have to stay there for the entire season.
Published: Fri, Aug 15 at 5:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived with injury designation
Fitzpatrick (undisclosed) was waived by the Chargers with an injury designation Thursday.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick spent most of the 2024 season on the Chargers' practice squad and he'll revert to the team's injured reserve if he goes unclaimed on waivers. The 27-year-old wide receiver has appeared in seven regular-season games.
Published: Thu, Aug 14 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Remaining with LAC
Fitzpatrick signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on Monday.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick spent most of the 2024 regular season on the Chargers' practice squad after being cut by the Steelers after training camp at the end of August. He was elevated for Week 18 against the Raiders due to Joshua Palmer (foot) being injured, but Fitzpatrick did not draw a target over 10 offensive snaps. Fitzpatrick will remain with the Chargers during the offseason and will look to impress the coaching staff ahead of the start of training camp in July.
Published: Mon, Jan 13 at 5:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Heads back to practice squad
The Chargers reverted Fitzpatrick to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: With Joshua Palmer ruled out due to a foot injury in Week 18 against the Raiders, Fitzpatrick was elevated from the practice squad for his first game action of the campaign. In the contest, the 2021 fourth-round draft pick played 10 offensive snaps -- fifth-most among wideouts on the team -- and didn't get any targets. If Palmer is unable to return to action for the Chargers' wild-card round matchup versus Houston on Saturday, Fitzpatrick would be a candidate for another elevation.
Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 8:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets first elevation of campaign
The Chargers elevated Fitzpatrick from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick has spent most of the campaign on Los Angeles' practice squad and last played in an NFL game last year, when he logged three special teams snaps and zero offensive snaps in one game with the Steelers. The Louisville product hasn't produced a regular-season NFL catch since his rookie 2021 campaign with Tennessee. Fitzpatrick's elevation for Week 18 comes as a result of Joshua Palmer being ruled out due to a foot injury.
Published: Sat, Jan 4 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Re-signs to practice squad
Fitzpatrick signed to the Chargers' practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: The wide receiver was cut from the Bolts' practice squad Dec. 5 to make room for Laviska Shenault. Fitzpatrick was brought back Tuesday when the team also released tackle Alex Leatherwood. Fitzpatrick has played in six games and on 102 offensive snaps across three seasons, though he last played on an offensive snap in 2022 with the Titans.
Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut from Bolts' practice squad
The Chargers cut Fitzpatrick from the practice squad Thursday.
Analysis: The move makes room on the practice squad for Laviska Shenault, who was waived by the Seahawks on Monday. Fitzpatrick signed with the Chargers' practice squad in early September after failing to make the Steelers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. The 2021 fourth-round pick will look to catch on with a team in need of depth at wide receiver. In six regular-season games across three NFL seasons, Fitzpatrick has logged five catches (on eight targets) for 49 yards and one touchdown.
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 4:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins Chargers' practice squad
Fitzpatrick signed with the Chargers' practice squad Monday.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick failed to make the Steelers' initial 53-man roster in late August, but he's found a new home on the Chargers' practice squad. The 26-year-old's last regular-season action came in 2023 with the Steelers, appearing in one game and recording no stats on three special-teams snaps.
Published: Mon, Sep 2 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by Pittsburgh
Fitzpatrick was waived by the Steelers on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick spent most of 2023 on the Steelers' practice squad, though he was called up for Week 4 against the Texans, during which he played three snaps on special teams. He had a solid preseason, finishing with five catches for 130 yards, highlighted by a 59-yard reception in the Steelers' preseason finale against the Lions on Saturday. Fitzpatrick has appeared in just six regular-season games since being selected by the Titans in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Assuming he clears…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 3:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs 34-yard reception Friday
Fitzpatrick secured his lone target for 34 yards during Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to Houston.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers in January, and he made a flashy play during Friday's preseason opener with a 34-yard reception in the second quarter, the team's second-longest play of the night. He spent the entire 2023 season on Pittsburgh's practice squad and faces an uphill battle to earn a spot on the team's 53-man roster for the 2024 campaign, even after the Steelers lost Diontae Johnson, Allen Robinson and Miles Boykin during the offseason.
Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 11:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Hanging around Pittsburgh
Fitzpatrick signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick spent the entire 2023 season with Pittsburgh's practice unit, playing three snaps with the special-teams unit in the Steelers' Week 4 loss. The wide receiver will now look to compete for an active roster spot with Pittsburgh in 2024.
Published: Wed, Jan 17 at 6:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins practice squad
Fitzpatrick signed with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick was only gone from the franchise for about 48 hours before returning. The Louisville product was previously on the team's 53-man roster but only suited up for one game, Week 4 against Houston, before being waived Monday.
Published: Wed, Oct 4 at 8:19am by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Pittsburgh
Fitzpatrick was waived by the Steelers on Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official websitereports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick was added to the team's 53-man roster Sept. 14 but failed to record any stats over three contests with the Steelers, logging only three special-teams snaps. The wide receiver will now be available to be claimed by the 31 other teams in the league, though a return to Pittsburgh's practice squad seems most likely.
Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Available to make team debut
Fitzpatrick is active for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick is active for the first time this season. He was signed off the practice squad after Diontae Johnson suffered a hamstring injury, but Fitzpatrick officially cracked the 53-man roster Sunday with Gunner Olszewski (coach's decision/concussion) inactive. Fitzpatrick has caught five of eight targets for 49 yards and a touchdown across five career appearances and will serve as a depth wideout versus Houston.
Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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Will be available Monday
Pittsburgh signed Fitzpatrick off its practice squad to the 53-man roster Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: With Diontae Johnson (hamstring) listed as doubtful for Week 2, Fitzpatrick will be available to potentially provide reinforcement at wide receiver Monday night against the Browns. If he can find his way onto the field, Fitzpatrick will be a secondary option on a passing offense that looked anemic, to put it lightly, in Week 1.
Published: Thu, Sep 14 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Back with Pittsburgh
The Steelers signed Fitzpatrick to their practice squad Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: A 2021 fourth-round pick by the Titans, Fitzpatrick appeared in four games as a rookie but was relegated to Tennessee's practice squad in Year 2. The wideout totaled 154 receptions for 2,589 yards and 21 touchdowns in college, and he's secured just five of eight targets for 49 yards and a score across five NFL regular-season games.
Published: Fri, Sep 1 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by Pittsburgh
The Steelers waived Fitzpatrick on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick spent most of the 2022 season on the Steelers' practice squad and remained with the organization during the offseason. He was unable to secure a spot on the team's 53-man roster, but it's possible he winds up on a practice squad again in 2023.
Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 4:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands future deal
The Steelers signed Fitzpatrick to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick spent the majority of the campaign on the Steelers' practice squad, but he saw one elevation in Week 5, through he failed to garner a target across five offensive snaps. With his new contract, the 2021 fourth-round pick will have a chance to compete for a roster spot throughout the offseason.
Published: Wed, Jan 11 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Heads back to practice squad
Fitzpatrick reverted to the Titans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick played five of 64 total offensive snaps against the Commanders in Week 5 after being elevated from the practice squad for the first time this season. The 24-year-old, who caught five passes for 49 yards and a touchdown over four games last season, did not record a statistic against Washington, and his only significant impact came on an illegal block above the waist that negated a 17-yard run by Derrick Henry. Fitzpatrick is now eligible for just two more such elevations while with…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 6:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Will suit up Week 5
Tennessee elevated Fitzpatrick from its practice squad to its active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at Washington, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick joined the Titans' practice squad before the season started, but he hasn't played a snap yet in 2022. He's behind Robert Woods, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Cody Hollister and Kyle Philips in Tennessee's wide receiver pecking order.
Published: Sat, Oct 8 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs practice squad deal
The Titans signed Fitzpatrick to their practice squad Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick, a 2021 fourth-round pick, caught five passes for 49 yards across four games as a rookie. With Julio Jones and A.J. Brown gone, the 6-foot-2 pass catcher figured to have an easier shot at carving out a role in Tennessee's wideout room this season, but he failed to take advantage during training camp and will start a second straight season on the Titans' practice squad.
Published: Wed, Aug 31 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Titans
The Titans waived Fitzpatrick on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The 2021 fourth-round pick had a nice opportunity to compete for playing time in a remade WR room, but he apparently couldn't make an impression and instead lands on the wrong side of the roster bubble. Fitzpatrick caught five passes in four games as a rookie and will turn 25 by the end of the 2022 NFL season.
Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Another inefficient showing
Fitzpatrick tallied two catches on five targets for 23 yards in Saturday's 26-23 preseason win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick finished second on the team in targets, but he did little with the opportunity. He closes the preseason with five receptions on 11 targets for 62 yards across three games. Fitzpatrick could be on the roster bubble, with the likes of Racey McMath and Cody Hollister potentially surpassing him on the depth chart.
Published: Mon, Aug 29 at 8:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Seeking consistency
Fitzpatrick caught both of his targets for 29 yards in Saturday's 13-3 preseason win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick showed some chemistry with Malik Willis, recording receptions of 18 and 11 yards in conjunction with the rookie quarterback. Coach Mike Vrabel specifically commented on Fitzpatrick's work after the game, noting he wanted to see more consistent blocking and route running from the second-year receiver, per Ben Arthur of The Tennessean. On the other hand, Vrabel praised Fitzpatrick for his work on special teams. Fitzpatrick will be looking to secure a spot on the roster in the final…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 22 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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Lack of impact
Fitzpatrick managed only reception on four targets for 10 yards in Thursday's 23-10 preseason loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick played throughout the game but saw the majority of his targets in the closing moments. That's not a particularly positive sign for his potential role with the Titans come the regular season. That's even more the case given the positive comments that have come from camp regarding the performance of Racey McMath, Fitzpatrick's primary competition for the fifth spot on the receiver depth chart.
Published: Fri, Aug 12 at 10:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Feeling more prepared
Fitzpatrick is preparing to compete for a larger role in Tennessee's offense in 2022, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick struggled to maintain a consistent role in his rookie campaign, as he failed to make Tennessee's roster out of training camp and recorded only five total receptions. However, he feels more prepared heading into his second season as a pro and has gained a better understanding of the team's expectations. The Titans overhauled their wide receiver corps this offseason, but Fitzpatrick will still have to compete with the likes of Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Kyle Philips for consistent…read more
Published: Thu, May 26 at 8:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet rookie campaign
Fitzpatrick closed his rookie season with five receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown across seven games.
Analysis: After being selected in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Fitzpatrick failed to make the Tennessee roster out of training camp. However, he managed to fight his way from the practice squad back to the active roster by mid-November. Thereafter, Fitzpatrick was regularly inactive on game days -- including in Week 18 -- though he managed his first touchdown as a pro in Week 11. With Marcus Johnson (hamstring) and Chester Rogers both headed to free agency, Fitzpatrick could find himself…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 13 at 8:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined again
Fitzpatrick (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick's status on game day has largely been dictated by the health of those above him on the depth chart. With Julio Jones (hamstring) available, Fitzpatrick will be inactive for the fourth time in the last five games.
Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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Returns from COVID list
Fitzpatrick (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick was placed on the COVID-19 list Dec. 14 but has now been cleared to rejoin the active roster. He'll have a full week of practice to get ready for Week 17 against the Dolphins.
Published: Fri, Dec 24 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
Fitzpatrick was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old will now enter the league's COVID-19 protocols COVID-19, putting his ability to play in Week 15 against the Steelers in jeopardy. Fitzpatrick was a healthy scratch in Week 14 versus the Jaguars, so if he's unable to go Sunday, it likely won't affect the wide receiver rotation much at all.
Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Sitting against Jaguars
Fitzpatrick (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick has been active for each of the Titans' last three games, and he was on the field for 78 percent of offensive snaps in Week 11. However, he's slipped down the depth chart due to the return of both Julio Jones (hamstring) and Racey McMath (quadriceps). While it was expected that Fitzpatrick would lose his significant role due to the return of Jones, McMath jumping him on the depth chart comes as a surprise.
Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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Makes one catch
Fitzpatrick recorded one reception on one target for 14 yards in Sunday's 36-13 loss to New England.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick was only minimally involved in the Titans' offense, even given a number of significant injuries among the wide-receiver corps. He found the field for 12 offensive snaps, behind each of Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Cody Hollister and Chester Rogers. Given that Julio Jones (hamstring) will be eligible to come off injured reserve in Week 14 against Jacksonville, Fitzpatrick could slip further down the depth chart moving forward.
Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 8:02am by Rotowire.com
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Should get opportunity
Fitzpatrick will likely fill a regular role in three-receiver sets during Sunday's game against the Patriots, Ben Arthur of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: During the Titans' Week 11 loss to the Texans, Fitzpatrick was active for the second game of his career and came away with his first touchdown. With A.J. Brown (chest), Julio Jones (hamstring) and Marcus Johnson (hamstring) all sidelined for Week 12, Fitzpatrick likely will have an opportunity to build on his three-catch, 35-yard outing. Fitzpatrick will likely work alongside Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Chester Rogers when Tennessee deploys three wideouts on the field.
Published: Fri, Nov 26 at 10:46pm by Rotowire.com
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First professional touchdown
Fitzpatrick recorded three receptions on six targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-13 loss to the Texans.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick benefitted from a beat-up Titans' receiver corps to find the field for 79 percent of offensive snaps -- more than both Chester Rogers and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. He made a few big plays, most notable of which was an 18-yard reception late in the third quarter for his first career touchdown. Should Marcus Johnson (hamstring) remain sidelined, Fitzpatrick could be in line for a bigger role once again in Week 12 against New England.
Published: Mon, Nov 22 at 6:17am by Rotowire.com
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Signed to active roster
The Titans signed Fitzpatrick to their active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick began the season on Tennessee's practice squad, but he'll provide depth at wide receiver after Julio Jones (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. The rookie hauled in 43 of 72 targets for 833 yards and three touchdowns in his senior season at Louisville.
Published: Sat, Nov 13 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands back in Tennessee
Fitzpatrick re-joined the Titans and is now a member of the team's practice squad, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick was something of a surprise cut given that the team used a fourth-round pick to select him in the 2021 NFL Draft. He didn't do a ton to impress the team in the preseason, though he did manage a 23-yard touchdown catch in the team's second exhibition. Fitzpatrick will now stick with the team as a member of the practice squad, and he could be promoted if the team faces injury among its wide receiver corps.
Published: Thu, Sep 2 at 12:38am by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Tennessee
Fitzpatrick will be waived by the Titans, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Analysis: That's hardly what Tennessee had in mind when they took Fitzpatrick with the fourth pick of the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but the Louisville product evidently didn't impress the team this summer. If Fitzpatrick goes unclaimed by another team, he could land on the practice squad. The Titans' top three receivers are currently A.J. Brown, Julio Jones and Josh Reynolds.
Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Only one catch Saturday
Fitzpatrick caught one of two targets for 28 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Bears.
Analysis: With the Titans' top three receivers -- A.J. Brown (knee), Julio Jones (undisclosed) and Josh Reynolds -- all getting the night off, Fitzpatrick had one last golden opportunity to make a splash before Week 1. Instead, his only catch didn't come until the second half, while Cameron Batson led the team's WRs in receiving and hauled in his second TD of the preseason. Fitzpatrick still seems ticketed for a spot on the 53-man roster after being selected in the fourth round of the 2021 Dradt, but he…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 9:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone
Fitzpatrick recorded two receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason game against the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick has been quiet throughout training camp and the team's first exhibition, though he made an impact in Saturday's contest. He caught a 23-yard touchdown from Logan Woodside late in the third quarter to make his primary contribution. Despite being a fourth-round pick in the 2021 draft, Fitzpatrick could be battling for a roster spot for the remainder of the buildup to the regular season.
Published: Sat, Aug 21 at 10:23pm by Rotowire.com
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