Dillon (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Dillon's injury details are unknown but unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team, he'll miss the 2023 campaign.
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Commanders' Brandon Dillon: Joins Washington
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The Commanders signed Dillon on Tuesday.
Dillon appeared in five games for the Vikings between 2019 and 2021, totaling just one reception for six yards. However, despite bouncing around a few organizations, he hasn't appeared in a regular-season NFL game since. The undrafted tight end out of Marian figures to be a long shot to make Washington's Week 1 roster, but he will provide some depth to a position group that recently lost Armani Rogers (Achilles) for the entire 2023 campaign.
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Brandon Dillon: Let go by Saints
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Dillon was waived by the Saints on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Dillon spent his first three seasons with the Vikings and has been on both the Saints and Jets roster this offseason. He'll likely have the chance to latch onto a practice squad roster for the 2022 campaign.
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Saints' Brandon Dillon: Finds new home
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Dillon signed with the Saints on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Dillon joined the Jets last December after spending most of the last three years on the Vikings' practice squad. He was waived in May but now has found a new home in New Orleans. Over the past three years Dillon appeared in five games, making one catch on one target for six yards. He'll now compete for a roster spot on a crowded Saints tight end depth chart.
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Brandon Dillon: Gets cut Tuesday
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Dillon was waived by the Jets on Monday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Dillon re-upped with the Jets in January on a reserve/future contract after joining the squad in December, which followed his departure from the Vikings. The 25-year-old had spent the better part of the last three seasons with Minnesota, appearing in a total of four games and earning one reception on one target for six yards in that time span.
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Jets' Brandon Dillon: Inks futures deal
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Dillon signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Monday.
Dillon joined the Jets' practice squad in late December after being cut from the Vikings' practice squad, and he'll remain with New York heading into the offseason. He's appeared in five games for Minnesota over the past three seasons and has one catch for six yards.
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Brandon Dillon: Cut from Vikings' practice squad
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Dillon was cut by the Vikings on Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
The tight end appeared in one game with the Vikings this season, logging 22 snaps on special-teams. Dillon will now look for another squad for an opportunity to join the active roster.
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Brandon Dillon: Hits waivers
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The Vikings waived Dillon on Saturday.
Dillon didn't play on offense in the season-opening loss to the Bengals, though he handled 22 special-teams snaps. If Dillon clears waivers, he'll land on the practice squad.
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Vikings' Brandon Dillon: Not used on offense
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Dillon did not play a snap on offense and played 22 snaps on special teams in Sunday's loss to the Bengals.
Dillon was listed ahead of Chris Herndon as the No. 2 tight end on the depth chart ahead of Week 1, but he wasn't used on offense. He should be behind Tyler Conklin and Herndon going forward as far as involvement on offense, with Herndon getting acclimated after his late preseason trade to the Vikings from the Jets.
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Vikings' Brandon Dillon: Nabs future deal
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The Vikings signed Dillon (ankle) to a reserve/future contract Monday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Dillon spent the duration of the 2020 season on the Vikings' practice squad. The 23-year-old tight end was elevated to the active roster for three games. Dillon will vie for a depth role next season.
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Brandon Dillon: Shifts to COVID-19 list
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The Vikings placed Dillon (ankle) on the practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Dillon was eligible to return from the practice squad injured list Tuesday, but he'll remain away from the team as he works through COVID-19 protocol. With the playoffs out of reach, Dillon likely won't practice again this year.
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Brandon Dillon: Back to practice squad
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Dillon (ankle) reverted back to Minnesota's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Dillon was on the field Sunday against Jacksonville for two offensive snaps and four special-teams snaps. He's recorded one catch for six yards in three games this season.
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Vikings' Brandon Dillon: Bumps to active roster
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The Vikings elevated Dillon to the active roster Saturday.
Irv Smith (back) is set to miss a second straight game, so Dillon will slot in as the No. 3 tight end behind Kyle Rudolph and Tyler Conklin in Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Dillon has played two games this year, catching one pass for six yards over 10 snaps on offense.
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Vikings' Brandon Dillon: Gets first reception
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Dillon had one reception for six yards on his lone target in Sunday's win over Carolina.
It was his first reception of the season. Dillon played eight snaps on offense and was activated from the practice squad with Irv Smith sidelined with a groin injury. Dillon may move back to the bench when Smith returns.
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Vikings' Brandon Dillon: Promoted from practice squad
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Dillon was elevated to the Vikings' active roster from the practice squad Saturday.
The 23-year-old is up from the practice squad as an extra player for Sunday's matchup with Carolina. Dillon played a pair of offensive snaps during his previous appearance this season.
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Brandon Dillon: Reverts to practice squad
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Dillon reverted to Minnesota's practice squad after Monday's 19-13 win over the Bears, per the NFL's official transaction log.
The 23-year-old was elevated to the active roster as an extra player for Monday's contest and played two offensive snaps. Dillon served as a reserve tight end with Irv Smith (groin) sidelined and saw minimal playing time.
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Vikings' Brandon Dillon: Jumps to active roster
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The Vikings elevated Dillon to the active roster Sunday.
The undrafted free agent played one game for the Vikings last season, logging a targetless seven snaps on offense. Dillon is set for his 2020 debut with Irv Smith (groin) out of the lineup, and he'll slot in as the No. 3 tight end behind Kyle Rudolph and Tyler Conklin.
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Brandon Dillon: Back on practice squad
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The Vikings waived Dillon on Saturday and signed him to the practice squad Sunday, the Kokomo Tribune reports.
Dillon saw playing time during a sole contest in 2019 and otherwise also spent time on the Vikings' practice squad. He'll get the benefit of another opportunity to develop with the team.
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Vikings' Brandon Dillon: Remains with Minnesota
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Dillon signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on Monday.
Dillon cracked Minnesota's initial 53-man roster but was waived after playing seven offensive snaps in the season opener. The 22-year-old spent the rest of the season on the practice squad and will now have a full offseason with the team.
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Brandon Dillon: Lands on practice squad
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Dillon signed with the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday.
Dillon cleared waivers Wednesday, and the Vikings are keeping him around. If the Vikings run into injuries at tight end, they may promote the undrafted rookie out of Marian University.
