Censere Lee News, Rumors, Updates - Pittsburgh Panthers

Disappears in home loss Lee had one reception (on three targets) for six yards during Saturday's 21-17 defeat against North Carolina.

Impact Lee was limited to just a single reception, as the downfield threat had a tiny workload with a new, young QB Holden Geriner making his first collegiate start in place of QB Mason Heintschel (ACL). Since his three-TD game vs. Bucknell on Sept. 26, Lee has just six grabs for 41 yards.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Registers five receptions at Va. Tech Lee caught 5 of 8 targets for 38 yards during Friday's 35-33 win over Virginia Tech.

Impact Lee saw plenty of volume in the road win, catching the eye of both QB Mason Heintschel (knee) and new QB Holden Geriner. The latter takes over after Heintschel tore his ACL, and is now out for the season. The passing game should still be the focal point of the Pitt attack, so don't expect a huge drop-off in terms of production from Lee.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Heintschel passes for 6 touchdowns as Pitt improves to 4-0 with 59-0 win over Bucknell

Mason Heintschel passed for 403 yards and six touchdowns as Pittsburgh rolled past Bucknell 59-0

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Finds end zone three times in rout Lee logged five receptions, 47 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 59-0 victory versus Bucknell.

Impact The senior has hooked up with QB Mason Heintschel for four touchdowns through four games this season, and he has five catches in two of those four outings. It was his first multi-score game since he had two touchdowns at Chattanooga playing for Western Carolina in 2023. He'll look to keep up the good work in Friday's game at Virginia Tech.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly non-existent in home win Lee tallied one reception on four targets for nine yards during Thursday's 27-13 victory against Syracuse.

Impact Lee and Cataurus Hicks combined for just two receptions and 17 yards, as QB Mason Heintschel struggled for a second consecutive game. Don't panic yet, especially if you have fantasy stock in the receivers, as the Panthers face a very favorable matchup against Bucknell of the FCS next time out.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Posts pair of receptions in win Lee totaled two receptions for 18 yards in Saturday's 12-7 win over UCF.

Impact Lee had a strong stat line last week, as did most Pitt receivers, in a blowout of Miami (Ohio). However, this weekend's game against a Big 12 defense was a much tougher challenge, and the yards were hard to come by. Lee and the Panthers passing game will look to rebound on a short week against Syracuse in the ACC opener on Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Heintschel throws 7 touchdown passes, ties school record in lopsided 59-14 Pitt win

Sophomore Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdown passes, tying the school record to lead Pittsburgh to a 59-14 win against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Totals 86 receiving yards, TD Lee ended up with five receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 59-14 win over Miami (Ohio).

Impact Lee was limited to just four games last season due to an undisclosed injury, but he was able to start opposite Cataurus Hicks. Lee got off to a solid start, and he was one of seven receivers to find the end zone, as Mason Heintschel tied a school record with seven touchdown passes. Next up is a visit from UCF.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited this spring, may still start Lee (undisclosed) was limited during spring practice but is still expected to compete for a starting spot in the fall, Chris Peak of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Lee only appeared in four games last season due to an undisclosed injury, and he eventually took a redshirt to preserve a year of eligibility. While he's still dealing with an injury -- though it's not clear if it's the same one as last season -- the coaching staff are high on him and he has a good chance to be a top-three receiver for the Panthers in 2026.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy to start spring Lee (redshirt) is active and practicing to start spring camp, Chris Peak of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Lee was banged up throughout the 2025 season and opted to redshirt late in the campaign to preserve a year of eligibility. He seems to be fully healthy to start spring, and head coach Pat Narduzzi even said Lee was "playing fast" in Monday's practice. In the past two seasons with Pitt, Lee has totaled 24 receptions for 340 yards and three touchdowns across 14 games. He should be in the mix for a starting role.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to redshirt Head coach Pat Narduzzi indicated that Lee is likely to redshirt the 2025 season, per Justin Guerriero of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Impact Lee has yet to play a game for the Panthers this season due to nagging injuries and appears set to sit out the rest of the season. The 5-foot-11 receiver caught 19 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns for Pitt during the 2024 season and was hoping to step into a larger role within the offense but will evidently have to wait until the 2026 season to do so. He will retain a single year of eligibility.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Lee is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Louisville.

Impact Lee is set to make his season debut Saturday after missing the first three games of the season due to an undisclosed injury. Across 10 games last season he caught 19 passes (on 31 targets) for 254 yards and three touchdowns, so he could be a contributor for the Panthers this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable Lee (undisclosed) is listed as probable on the availability report for Saturday's game against Louisville, Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Lee was absent from the team's depth chart earlier in the day but has popped up as probable as the injury report, putting him in line to potentially suit up and make his season debut Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on depth chart for Saturday Lee (undisclosed) is not on the team's depth chart ahead of Saturday's game versus Louisville, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact This is a bad sign for Lee's chances to play Saturday and he looks likely to miss his fourth consecutive game to start the season. He had 19 receptions for 254 yards and three touchdowns last season and figures to play a role in this offense when healthy.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warmed up for nothing Lee (undisclosed) did not play during Pittsburgh's 61-9 win Saturday against Duquesne.

Impact Lee both dressed and warmed up for Pittsburgh's latest game Saturday. Nonetheless, Pitt dominated Duquesne. Among the Panthers' wide receivers, Cataurus Hicks, Bryce Yates and Kenny Johnson all logged receiving touchdowns.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed and warming up Lee (undisclosed) is dressed and warming up for Saturday's game against Duquesne, Nathan Breisinger of Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.

Impact Lee dressed and warming up indicates that he will likely be available for Pittsburgh's upcoming game. During 2024, the Pitt wideout logged 19 receptions for 254 yards (13.4 averaged per reception) and three touchdowns. Lee's availability gives the Pittsburgh receiver corps a proven option who can make defeating Duquesne much easier.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still recovering, may be available Lee (undisclosed) is still recovering but may be available for Pittsburgh's upcoming game Saturday against Duquesne, Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact It appears that Lee either has not fully recovered from his previous leg problem or suffered a new injury that is undisclosed. Regardless, he is at 99 percent and may be available for Pittsburgh's upcoming game. Lee was not expected to be ready until October, so him being used Saturday -- still August -- would have been a significantly positive development.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in practice Lee (leg) was observed via social media participating in drills during practice.

Impact Lee missed the spring game as he battled through a leg injury that nagged him at the end of last season. The senior wide receiver totaled 19 receptions for 254 yards and three touchdowns across 10 games.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses spring game Lee (leg) missed Pittsburgh's spring game, Nathan Breisinger of Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.

Impact Lee missed the last three games of 2024 campaign with the same right leg injury, and he's now questionable heading into the beginning of this upcoming year. The 5-foot-11 wide receiver still has plenty of time to get back to full health, as he should be primed for ample playing time if he's active for Week 1 against Duquesne.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for remainder of season Lee (undisclosed) is out for the remainder of Pittsburgh's 2024 season, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact According to an earlier post from Carter, Lee suffered an injury to his right leg during Pitt's game Saturday against Clemson. After the matchup, he was ruled out for his 2024 season. It saw him log a significantly less output than his 2023 season, though that was expected following his big jump in competition. Still, Lee recorded almost 20 receptions for over 250 yards and several touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores vs Syracuse Lee caught all two targets for 21 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 41-13 win against Syracuse.

Impact Lee was hardly looked at save for his two targets, but Pittsburgh's passing game didn't need to do much while its defense recorded three pick-sixes. Lee's target share remains inconsistent, but the wideout now has three touchdowns over the past four games.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores for second-straight week Lee hauled in all four targets for 38 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-24 victory over North Carolina.

Impact Lee's touchdown was his second in as many games for the Panthers. After a relatively quiet Weeks 2 and 3, he's really picked up his involvement in this passing game, seeing a combined nine targets over the past two games. He'll look to stay hot in what's been a scorching Pittsburgh passing attack next week against California.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in big win Lee gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 108 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 73-17 win against Youngstown State.

Impact Lee had his best performance of the season in a blowout win over Youngstown State. The wideout saw five targets after seeing just three the previous two weeks combined. Lee doesn't appear to be a week-in, week-out top option for the Panthers, but if Week 4 and the opener were any indication, he'll have his big games, especially when he's peppered with targets.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up targets in win Lee reeled in 6 of 10 targets for 72 yards during Saturday's 55-24 victory against Kent State.

Impact Lee was Pittsburgh's most-targeted receiver with 10, and while that only translated to 72 yards, that's a good sign that new Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein likes Lee as a downfield target. The wideout should continue to be heavily involved in the offense moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Heintschel passes for 6 touchdowns as Pitt improves to 4-0 with 59-0 win over Bucknell

Heintschel throws 7 touchdown passes, ties school record in lopsided 59-14 Pitt win