The Panthers placed Chisena (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Chisena was unable to participate in Sunday's practice due to an injury. The depth receiver clearly is not in good enough shape to warrant maintaining a roster spot through camp, and his 2026 season is likely over. In a corresponding move, the team signed wide receiver Casey Washington.
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Panthers' Dan Chisena: Doesn't practice Sunday
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Chisena (undisclosed) didn't participate in Carolina's practice Sunday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Chisena is competing for a depth receiver spot after having signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers in January. The 28-year-old was seen on the sideline during Sunday's session, although the severity and nature of his injury is currently unknown.
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Panthers' Dan Chisena: Sticking around in Carolina
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Chisena signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Chisena spent most of the 2026 season on Carolina's practice squad but was elevated for one game during the 2025 regular season. He has 38 regular-season appearances but just three catches in his NFL career. Chisena will likely get a chance to compete for a roster spot in training camp.
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Panthers' Dan Chisena: Elevated for Week 10
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The Panthers elevated Chisena from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Chisena's elevation is likely insurance, preparing for the possible event in which wide receivers Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring) or Brycen Tremayne (hip) are unable to suit up for Sunday's game. The 28-year-old Chisena logged 80 special teams snaps and 19 offensive snaps for the Panthers during the 2024 campaign, when he acquired his first three NFL receptions for 37 yards.
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Panthers' Dan Chisena: Returning to Carolina
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Chisena re-signed with the Panthers on a one-year contract Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Chisena began the 2024 season in Arizona before joining Carolina's practice squad mid-October, ultimately appearing in six games with the Panthers. He secured three of four targets for 37 yards in that span. Now, Chisena will work to put together a strong offseason and earn another reserve role on offense during the 2025 campaign.
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Panthers' Dan Chisena: Sees more offensive work in 2024
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Chisena caught three of his four targets for 37 yards across six regular-season games in 2024.
Chisena joined the Panthers' practice squad in mid-October after beginning his 2024 campaign in Arizona. The Penn State product went on to appear in six of Carolina's final seven games this season, recording the first three receptions of his NFL career while also contributing on special teams (80 special-teams snaps). After inking a deal to join the Panthers' active roster Dec. 17, Chisena is set to be a restricted free agent this summer, meaning Carolina can match any offer he receives from another team. If the 27-year-old remains with the Panthers, he'll likely compete for a depth role in the team's wide-receiver room throughout the offseason.
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Panthers' Dan Chisena: Signed to Panthers' active roster
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The Panthers signed Chisena off the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Chisena signed with the Panthers' practice squad in mid-October after being cut from the Cardinals' practice squad. Chisena was elevated to Carolina's active roster from Week 12 to 14, and over those three games he played 39 snaps (nine on offense, 30 on special teams) and caught his lone target for six yards. Chisena will provide the Panthers depth at wide receiver, and he could see some snaps on offense against the Cardinals on Sunday if rookie first-round pick Xavier Legette (groin) is unable to play.
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Dan Chisena: Reverts back to practice squad
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The Panthers reverted Chisena to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Chisena got his first elevation of the season for Sunday's Week 12 loss to Kansas City but played just one offensive snap. He also logged eight snaps on special teams. The veteran wideout remains without a catch or a target in his NFL career, as the vast majority of his work over 32 regular-season contests has come on special teams.
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Dan Chisena: Joins Panthers' practice squad
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Chisena signed with the Panthers' practice squad Wednesday, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today reports.
Chisena was cut from the Cardinals' practice squad on Oct. 11, and it didn't take him long to find a new home in Carolina. The Penn State product appeared in four games with the Cardinals this season, playing almost strictly on special teams (53 of 54 total snaps). Chisena could be added to Carolina's active roster if team's wide receiver room faces injuries later this season.
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Dan Chisena: Staying in Arizona
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Chisena signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Chisena appeared in four regular-season games with the Cardinals last season as a special-teams contributor. After locking down a reserve/future contract with the team in January, he was unable to crack the final 53-man roster. However, his addition to the practice squad will give him an opportunity to impress and potentially find his way onto the field on Sundays.
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Dan Chisena: Reverts to practice squad
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Chisena reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Signed to the practice squad on Jan. 10, Chisena was elevated for Saturday's playoff win over the Texans, seeing action on 16 special teams snaps.
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Ravens' Dan Chisena: Elevated for divisional round
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The Ravens elevated Chisena from their practice squad Friday.
Chisena was cut from the Cardinals' practice squad 11 days ago and joined Baltimore's unit two days later. He's getting a call-up ahead of Saturday's game against the Texans, but Chisena shouldn't be expected to have a meaningful offensive role.
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Dan Chisena: Let go by Arizona
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Chisena reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad before the team waived him Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Chisena played 12 snaps on special teams in the Cardinals' regular-season finale against the Seahawks. He appeared in four games in 2023 and played all but one of his 54 snaps on special teams without recording a stat.
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Dan Chisena: Back to practice squad
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Chisena reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Chisena saw 16 snaps on special teams (67 percent) in Week 16 en route to two tackles. It was his second time suiting up this season. It remains to be seen if the depth pass catcher will be elevated to the roster again in Week 17.
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Cardinals' Dan Chisena: Elevated ahead of Sunday
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The Cardinals elevated Chisena to their active roster Saturday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
The 26-year-old was elevated alongside Kaden Davis on Saturday, which could very well mean that the Cardinals are preparing to be without Marquise Brown (heel, already ruled out) and Greg Dortch (shoulder, questionable) in Week 16. Chisena has appeared in one game for Arizona this year, playing a total of 13 snaps (one offensive and 12 on special teams).
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Steelers' Dan Chisena: Lands future deal
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The Steelers signed Chisena to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Chisena signed a practice-squad deal with the Vikings after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster and saw two elevations during the 2022 campaign, though 24 of his 26 snaps during those contests came on special teams. Minnesota didn't sign him to a reserve/future contract after being eliminated from the playoffs, making the third-year wideout a free agent. With his new deal, he'll be able to join the Steelers' organization and compete for a roster spot during the offseason.
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Dan Chisena: Moves back to practice squad
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Chisena reverted to Minnesota's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Chisena got his second elevation of the season prior to Sunday's Week 9 win over Washington and didn't see any snaps on offense. He logged 16 snaps on special teams, making one tackle on punt coverage. Chisena has worked almost exclusively as a special teamer during his three NFL seasons.
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Dan Chisena: Returning to practice squad
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Chisena reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Chisena earned the elevation with Jalen Nailor inactive due to a hamstring injury. He chipped in with eight snaps on special teams, which lead to one tackle on kick coverage.
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Dan Chisena: Inks practice squad deal
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The Vikings signed Chisena (leg) to their practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Chisena missed the Vikings' final two preseason games with a leg injury and was waived ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. The third-year wideout has appeared in 25 games with Minnesota over the past two seasons, playing almost exclusively on special teams.
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Vikings' Dan Chisena: Waived by Minnesota
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Chisena (leg) was cut by the Vikings on Tuesday.
Chisena missed the Vikings' last two preseason games with a leg injury, which may have hurt his chances. He could be signed to the practice squad as the team may need him at some point for his play on special teams, especially punt coverage.
