Panthers' Dax Milne: Sticks in Carolina on futures deal
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The Panthers signed Milne to a reserve/futures contract Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Milne originally signed onto Carolina's practice squad back in October, and now he'll start the new league year in the same place. His experience as a returner could help his case to join a shallow group of wide receivers in 2025.
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Dax Milne: Re-signs to practice squad
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The Panthers signed Milne to the practice squad Wednesday.
Milne was cut from Carolina's practice squad Dec. 10, and he now gets a chance to continue his development with the team. The depth wide receiver has yet to be elevated for a regular-season contest this year.
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Dax Milne: Carolina bound
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Milne signed with the Panthers' practice squad Wednesday.
Milne spent training camp with the Raiders after missing the 2023 campaign due to a groin injury, but he failed to secure a spot on their 53-man roster. The BYU product did suit up 15 times in 2022 for the Commanders, working as a return man and making six catches on seven targets for 37 yards and a touchdown.
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Raiders' Dax Milne: Headed to Las Vegas
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Milne agreed to a deal with the Raiders on Tuesday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Milne spent all of 2023 on injured reserve due to a groin injury, and he was waived by the Commanders on July 31. The 2021 seventh-round pick played in 15 regular-season games with Washington in 2022, registering six catches for 37 yards and one touchdown while adding 611 total return yards. Milne's return experience could help him earn a spot on the Raiders' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp.
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Dax Milne: Out in Washington
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Milne was waived by the Commanders on Wednesday.
Milne missed all of Washington's 2023 campaign due to a groin issue, and the team has now decided to let go of the 25-year-old wideout. The BYU product appeared in 15 regular-season games with the Commanders in 2022, recording 611 total return yards and one receiving touchdown. In a corresponding move, Washington agreed to terms with WR Byron Pringle.
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Commanders' Dax Milne: Back at minicamp
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Milne (groin) was spotted working out during the Commanders' mandatory minicamp session Thursday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
Milne missed all of Washington's 2023 campaign due to a groin injury sustained in late August of last year, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. The BYU product was the Commanders' primary return man the last time he was on the field (2022), tallying 311 punt return yards and 300 kick return yards in 15 games. Now that he's returned to form, expect Milne to compete for another special teams role as the offseason continues.
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Commanders' Dax Milne: Still dealing with injury
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Milne (groin) is not practicing Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Milne has been battling the injury for over a week now and it's not clear how much more time he may miss, or if his status for Week 1 against the Cardinals is in doubt. The BYU product is currently No. 5 on the team's positional depth chart at wide receiver, so his potential absence wouldn't likely have any impact on fantasy rosters.
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Commanders' Dax Milne: Dealing with injury
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Milne recently suffered a groin injury and is being monitored this week, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
It's not clear if the injury is keeping Milne off the practice field or when it occurred. However, according to head coach Ron Rivera, the injury wouldn't impact the team's final 53-man roster. Considering Milne is likely inside the bubble at the moment, that should be good news for the BYU product.
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Commanders' Dax Milne: No catches since November
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Milne finished the 2022 season with six catches for 37 yards, 40 punt returns for 311 yards and 15 kickoff returns for 300 yards.
The 2021 seventh-round pick had a long return of 19 yards for punts and 33 yards for kickoffs, but the Commanders might be okay with the lack of explosiveness given that he didn't muff a punt or lose a fumble all year. Milne nonetheless could face competition for the return job during Washington's offseason program, and he's unlikely to reach the top three of the depth chart on offense.
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Commanders' Dax Milne: Ready for Sunday
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Milne (foot) shed his injury designation and practiced in full Thursday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Milne hasn't played since Week 11 against the Texans and was unable to practice leading up to the team's Week 14 bye. After logging a limited practice Wednesday, the 23-year-old has proven himself healthy and should be good to go Sunday against the Giants.
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Commanders' Dax Milne: Still not practicing
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Milne (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Milne missed his first game of the season in Week 12 with a foot injury and remains sidelined to start Week 13 prep due to the issue. The second-year wideout will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
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Commanders' Dax Milne: Won't suit up Sunday
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Milne (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Milne is slated to miss his first contest of the 2022-23 campaign as a result of a foot injury. Though the 23-year-old's offensive opportunities have been limited this season, he's seen work as a returner on both kickoffs and punts across Washington's first 11 weeks. In his absence, Antonio Gibson is likely the next man up to handle kick returns, while Jahan Dotson is expected to operate as the team's primary punt returner in Sunday's matchup versus Atlanta.
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Commanders' Dax Milne: Targeted once again
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Milne caught his lone target for a four-yard gain in Sunday's 17-16 win over Indianapolis, playing 15 percent of snaps on offense.
Milne caught exactly one pass for either four or five yards for a third straight week. He's been the No. 4 receiver with both Jahan Dotson (hamstring) and Dyami Brown (groin) injured, but lightly targeted Cam Sims is getting far more playing time. Milne has also been quiet on special teams, with a long kick return of 33 yards and a long punt return of 19.
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Commanders' Dax Milne: Looks good again
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Milne caught each of his four targets for 37 yards in a preseason loss to the Chiefs on Saturday.
Milne caught two of three targets for 30 yards the week before, perhaps gaining ground on Dyami Brown, among others, in a competition for the fourth and fifth WR spots. Brown has draft capital working in his favor but hasn't done much this preseason, while Cam Sims would be the experienced option. Milne and Alex Erickson have the most yards this preseason, so it's a battle that could continue through the third and final exhibition.
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Commanders' Dax Milne: Managing injury
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Milne is wearing a protective walking boot on his right foot at minicamp this week, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
It's unclear when exactly Milne suffered the injury, but he's unable to fully take part during minicamp. The 22-year-old appeared in 13 games as a rookie last year and had nine catches for 83 yards and one carry for one yard.
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Football Team's Dax Milne: Secures spot on initial roster
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Milne will make Washington's initial 53-man roster, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Milne was Washington's seventh-round pick out of BYU where he was Zach Wilson's top target in 2020. He caught 70 of 95 targets for 1,188 yards and eight touchdowns during his final collegiate season. The rookie will likely be the No. 7 wideout on the depth chart and will need to produce on special teams before he gets involved offensively.
