Packers' John FitzPatrick: Appears past back injury
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FitzPatrick (back) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
FitzPatrick played through a back injury in the Packers' Week 13 over the Dolphins this past Thursday, finishing with one catch for two yards while playing 18 snaps (14 on offense, four on special teams). He was limited in Monday's practice, but after logging a full session Tuesday he should be good to go for Thursday's NFC North clash against the Lions.
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Packers' John FitzPatrick: Still nursing back injury
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FitzPatrick (back) was a limited participant in Monday's practice.
The 24-year-old was active for the Packers' Week 13 win over the Dolphins after being listed as questionable due to a back injury. Monday's injury report indicates that FitzPatrick is still dealing with the issue in some capacity, and he could be in jeopardy of missing Green Bay's divisional matchup against the Lions on Thursday night if he downgrades to no participation Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Packers' John FitzPatrick: Will play Thursday
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FitzPatrick (back) is active for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
FitzPatrick was in danger of missing Thursday's game after logging consecutive DNPs to open the week, but he will be active after participating in Wednesday's walkthrough in a limited capacity. FitzPatrick will serve as the Packers' No. 3 tight end behind Tucker Kraft and Ben Sims.
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Packers' John FitzPatrick: Could play in Week 13
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FitzPatrick (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
FitzPatrick was estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, keeping his chances alive to suit up Thursday night. The third-year pro from Georgia has seen minimal offensive work this season, appearing in four games and catching his lone target for two yards. If he's unavailable in Week 13, Green Bay's tight end room will likely consist of Tucker Kraft and Ben Sims.
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Packers' John FitzPatrick: Doesn't practice Tuesday
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FitzPatrick (back) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
FitzPatrick has logged consecutive DNPs to open the week, and he'll have to practice in at least a limited capacity Wednesday in order to have a chance at playing Thursday against the Dolphins. The 2022 sixth-round pick played 18 snaps (14 on offense, four on special teams) during the Packers' 38-10 win over the 49ers this past Sunday and hauled in his lone target for two yards.
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Packers' John FitzPatrick: Won't play Week 6
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FitzPatrick (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.
The Packers signed FitzPatrick off Atlanta's practice squad Thursday, but the tight end isn't yet ready to suit up for his new club. Green Bay will enter Sunday's contest with Tucker Kraft leading the tight-end corps, with Ben Sims working behind him. Luke Musgrave (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Friday, so FitzPatrick could be active next Sunday when the Packers take on Houston.
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John FitzPatrick: Retained by team
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FitzPatrick signed with the Falcons' practice squad on Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
FitzPatrick appeared in nine regular-season games with Atlanta last season, but he only saw one target, which was caught for 12 yards. He'll now work to find his way back to the team's 53-man roster.
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John FitzPatrick: Cut by Falcons
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FitzPatrick was waived by the Falcons on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
FitzPatrick reeled in six catches for 33 yards on nine targets in the preseason after appearing in nine games with Atlanta in 2023. If the tight end clears waivers, his most likely next step would be joining the Falcons' practice squad ahead of the 2024 campaign.
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Falcons' John FitzPatrick: Stays sidelined
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FitzPatrick (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Colts.
FitzPatrick has been a healthy scratch multiple times this season and has almost exclusively been a special teams contributor when active. MyCole Pruitt and Tucker Fisk will operate as the Falcons' depth tight ends behind Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith in Week 16.
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Falcons' John FitzPatrick: Healthy scratch
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FitzPatrick (coach's decision) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
FitzPatrick's absence will mark his third game missed in four weeks. As a result, Tucker Fisk will be bumped up to No. 4 on Atlanta's tight end depth chart.
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Falcons' John FitzPatrick: Sitting out Sunday
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FitzPatrick (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Jets, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
FitzPatrick will watch from the sidelines for the second straight week. The Georgia product has appeared in seven games this season, mostly seeing special teams work and never saw a target on his seven offensive snaps.
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Falcons' John FitzPatrick: Unavailable Sunday
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FitzPatrick (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
FitzPatrick was active for the previous four games, but he played primarily on special teams. In his absence, Kyle Pitts, Jonnu Smith and MyCole Pruitt are the only active tight ends for Atlanta on Sunday.
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Falcons' John FitzPatrick: Makes 53-man roster
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The Falcons have opted to carry four tight ends on their 53-man roster, including FitzPatrick, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports
FitzPatrick missed his entire rookie campaign in 2022 due to reoccurring foot issues. He ultimately overcame two surgeries and returned in time for OTAs in June. The big-bodied tight end doesn't project for a ton of fantasy value, as he is primarily seen as a blocking option for Atlanta's run-heavy offense.
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Falcons' John FitzPatrick: Returns to OTAs
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FitzPatrick (undisclosed) was spotted participating in team drills last Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
After missing the entire 2022 NFL season with an undisclosed injury, the big-bodied tight end is back on the field with no restrictions. FitzPatrick was a 2022 sixth-round pick by Atlanta and is expected to compete with Feleipe Franks and Parker Hesse for a depth role on the 53-man roster.
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Falcons' John FitzPatrick: Designated to return
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The Falcons designated FitzPatrick (undisclosed) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
FitzPartick has been on Atlanta's injured reserve since the beginning of September due to an undisclosed injury, but Tuesday now marks the start of the 21-day window for the team to activate him back to their active roster. With Kyle Pitts (knee) now done for the year, the Falcons could give the rookie tight end some extra snaps down the stretch alongside Parker Hesse, MyCole Pruitt and Anthony Firkser.
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Falcons' John FitzPatrick: Limited during minicamp
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FitzPatrick was limited during Tuesday's mandatory minicamp due to an undisclosed injury, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
FitzPatrick was drafted by the Falcons in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but his pro career is off to a rocky start. The 6-foot-7 tight end caught 17 passes for 200 yards and a touchdown during his final collegiate season at Georgia.
