Dallas (toe) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.
Dallas kicked off Week 3 prep with back-to-back limited sessions due to a toe injury, but his ability to handle every on-field rep Friday clears him to be available to the Vikings backfield this weekend. With Aaron Jones (knee) also gaining clearance to play Sunday, Dallas likely will remain relegated to a small workload, as the latter has just four touches on his 14 offensive snaps through two games on the campaign.
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Vikings' DeeJay Dallas: Turns in limited practice
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Dallas (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
When Minnesota has all of its key backfield options available, Dallas is expected to play exclusively on special teams, but he'll likely be needed to serve as a passing-down or change-of-pace option at the very least during Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, provided the toe issue doesn't keep him from playing. Jordan Mason (thumb) won't be eligible to return from injured reserve until Week 7, and Aaron Jones -- who handled 23 touches and an 81 percent snap share in the Week 2 win over the Bears -- joined Dallas as a limited participant in Thursday's practice. If Jones ends up sitting out Sunday or has his snaps managed more carefully, Dallas could be in store for a more prominent role after he was limited to eight offensive snaps and three touches in Week 2.
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Vikings' DeeJay Dallas: Limited practice Wednesday
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Dallas (toe) was a limited participant at the Vikings' practice Wednesday.
Dallas appears to have picked up a toe injury during the team's 9-3 win over the Bears in Week 2, and as a result, he wasn't able to practice in full to open the week. With Aaron Jones (knee) listed as a non-participant Wednesday, rookie running back Demond Claiborne is the only fully healthy option at the moment. Dallas will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers.
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Vikings' DeeJay Dallas: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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Aaron Jones had a solid game in Week 2 at Chicago with 23 carries for 105 yards and no targets. Jordan Mason (thumb) is on injured reserve, and Jones briefly left the Bears' game with a minor knee injury in the fourth quarter. Dallas appears to be the No. 2 running back behind Jones, and Demond Claiborne (13 percent rostered) is third on the depth chart. Jones isn't on the injury report for now heading into Week 3 at Tampa Bay, but you might want to stash Dallas in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAAB just in case Jones is out.
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Vikings' DeeJay Dallas: Catches sole target in tight win
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Dallas rushed twice for eight yards and caught his sole target for 12 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Dallas played eight offensive snaps, totaling 20 yards in a game where offense was at a premium. The running back also contributed eight special-teams reps, filling in occasionally while starting rusher Aaron Jones took most of the carries.
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Vikings' DeeJay Dallas: Signed to Vikings' active roster
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The Vikings signed Dallas from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.
With Jordan Mason (thumb) landing on injured reserve, Dallas will presumably jump into a prominent role behind Aaron Jones. The 2020 No. 144 overall pick has appeared in contests for the Seahawks, Cardinals, Panthers, Jaguars and Vikings during his career. In 84 regular-season games, Dallas accumulated 538 yards and four touchdowns off 124 carries, adding 64 catches for 407 yards and two touchdowns.
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Jaguars' DeeJay Dallas: Sitting out playoff opener
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Dallas (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's wild-card game against the Bills.
Dallas suited up for the Jaguars over the final three games of the regular season and had been a key contributor on special teams, but Jacksonville has opted to make him a healthy scratch for the playoff opener in order to prioritize depth at other positions. Between his stops with Carolina and Jacksonville during the regular season, Dallas played in six total games and carried twice for 21 yards while failing to haul in his lone target. He also brought back 12 kickoffs for 321 yards.
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Jaguars' DeeJay Dallas: Efficient in Week 17
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Dallas rushed twice for 21 yards and didn't catch his lone target during Sunday's 23-16 win over the Colts. He added two kickoff returns for 62 yards.
Dallas received his first two carries since joining the Jaguars during the Week 17 win, averaging 10.5 yards per rush. The veteran from Miami also contributed on special teams, tallying a team-high 62 kick-return yards. Expect Dallas to remain one of Jacksonville's top kick returners in the Week 18 matchup against the Titans, even if Bhayshul Tuten (finger) returns from injury.
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Panthers' DeeJay Dallas: Elevated to face 49ers
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The Panthers have elevated Dallas from the practice squad to the active roster for Monday's contest against San Francisco, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Dallas has previously appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina this year, having been a part of the team's active roster at the time. In that span he primarily contributed in the return game, and he logged just one carry for zero yards on offense. Versus the 49ers, Dallas figures to similarly handle a reserve role behind Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard and Trevor Etienne while potentially also fielding kickoff returns. He'll revert to the practice squad after Monday's contest.
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DeeJay Dallas: Staying in Carolina
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The Panthers signed Dallas to the practice squad Tuesday, Kassidy Hill of the team's official site reports.
Dallas was released from the Panthers' active roster Saturday, but the 2020 fourth-rounder has opted to stay in Carolina as a member of the team's practice squad. He would be a top candidate to be elevated to the Panthers' 53-man roster if Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard or Trevor Etienne were to miss time due to injury, illness or suspension. Dallas played for the Panthers in Weeks 5 and 6 and accumulated 141 kick return yards.
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DeeJay Dallas: Dropped by Carolina
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Dallas was released by the Panthers on Saturday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
The veteran running back was a healthy scratch in each of the Panthers' last two games, so it's no surprise that he was let go Saturday. Dallas appeared in two games and played 49 total snaps (33 on special teams, 16 on offense) for Carolina this season, recording 141 kick-return yards. He'll likely return to the Panthers' practice squad if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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Panthers' DeeJay Dallas: Inactive for second straight game
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Dallas (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Dallas will be in street clothes for the second straight game while the Panthers go with Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne as their available running backs. Over his two appearances with Carolina this season, Dallas primarily served as a kickoff return man, but the Panthers appear to be comfortable with Etienne handling those duties for the time being.
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Panthers' DeeJay Dallas: Gets first carry with Carolina
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Dallas carried once for zero yards and returned one kickoff for 28 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Cowboys.
For the second straight week, Dallas suited up as the Panthers' No. 3 running back behind Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne while Chuba Hubbard (calf) remained sidelined. Dallas ended up playing four snaps on offense -- just four fewer than Etienne -- but Dowdle once again dominated the playing time while accounting for 34 of the 38 touches from the Carolina backfield. If Hubbard returns for the Panthers' Week 7 game against the Jets, Carolina will likely keep just one of Dallas and Etienne active for the contest, with either running back expected to see most of his playing time on special teams.
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DeeJay Dallas: Signs with Carolina
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The Panthers signed Dallas to their practice squad Thursday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
The Cardinals released Dallas earlier in the week. The veteran running back appeared in all 17 regular-season games with Arizona last season, rushing nine times for 49 yards while catching three passes for 11 yards and one touchdown. Most of Dallas' contributions came on special teams, where he returned 15 kickoffs for 459 yards and one touchdown.
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DeeJay Dallas: Released by Arizona
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Dallas was released by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.
Dallas appeared in all three preseason games with Arizona, turning seven carries into 13 rushing yards and two catches into 11 yards through the air. The running back also compiled 129 yards on five kick returns, which is something he specialized in with Arizona in 2024, recording 459 yards and a score on kick returns over 17 regular-season games. Dallas will likely find a new team in the near future.
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Cardinals' DeeJay Dallas: Mostly used on special teams
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Dallas tallied nine carries for 49 yards and no touchdowns, three catches (on three targets) for 11 yards and one TD and 15 kick returns for 459 yards and another score in 17 games during the 2024 campaign.
Dallas took advantage of the NFL's new kickoff rules, reeling off a 98-yard TD return in a Week 1 loss at Buffalo. He was limited to special teams through Week 8, but as injuries took a toll on the Arizona backfield down the stretch, he earned touches in each of the last four contests. He's under contract through 2026, but with James Conner (knee), 2024 third-rounder Trey Benson (ankle) and Emari Demercado (back) also on the books, Dallas should remain primarily a special teamer.
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Cardinals' DeeJay Dallas: Active Sunday
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Dallas (illness) is listed as active Sunday at Carolina, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Dallas came down with an illness late during Week 16 prep and didn't practice Friday, but it won't stop him from being available to the Cardinals' offense this weekend. The backfield won't have the services of Emari Demercado (back, IR) or Trey Benson (ankle, inactive) on Sunday, so Dallas and the elevated Michael Carter will be the RB options behind starter James Conner. Dallas has eight carries for 27 yards on the season.
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Cardinals' DeeJay Dallas: Set for backup role behind Conner
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Dallas is one of two healthy running backs on Arizona's 53-man roster as of Friday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Dallas stepped in as the backup last week with Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve and Trey Benson then suffering an ankle injury. Benson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina, leaving only Dallas on the active roster behind workhorse starter James Conner. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon didn't say Friday if he plans to call up Michael Carter and/or Tony Jones from the practice squad Saturday. Either way, Dallas doesn't figure to get many touches on offense unless Conner suffers an injury or the game becomes a blowout.
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Cardinals' DeeJay Dallas: Plays strictly special teams Week 15
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Dallas played all 19 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Seahawks.
Dallas carried three times for 10 yards on the Cardinals' final drive of a 31-6 blowout win over the Jets in Week 10, but he hasn't seen any snaps on offense in any of the Cardinals' three games following a Week 11 bye. He'll likely remain relegated strictly to special teams over the final four contests of the season so long as all of James Conner, Trey Benson and Emari Demercado are available.
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Cardinals' DeeJay Dallas: Questionable to return
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Dallas is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Bears due to a shin injury, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
The severity of Dallas' shin injury is unknown at this time. If he is unable to return, his absence is not expected to impact Arizona's offense, as he is primarily a special teams contributor.
