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Available Saturday Dehnicke (undisclosed) is ready to rock for Saturday's matchup versus Oregon, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Dehnicke has been cleared from the injury report, paving his way to return to the field after a four-game absence. In his last appearance prior to injury he caught seven passes for 140 yards at Indiana, so needless to say his return will be a welcome one.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sports probable tag for Saturday Dehnicke (undisclosed) is expected to play in Saturday's clash with Oregon, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Dehnicke is on track to take the field Saturday, which would mark his first appearance since Week 4. The tight end should reclaim his starting spot if he clears the injury report. Across three games, he has reeled in 11 catches for 208 yards on 13 targets.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Absent once again Dehnicke (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's matchup versus Rutgers, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Dehnicke will miss a fourth consecutive game while dealing with an undisclosed injury, and there's no return timetable for the TE. The junior has 11 catches for 208 yards across 13 targets this season, so his absence will be a noticeable one in the passing game. Alex Honig should be the go-to option at TE as long as Dehnicke remains out.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Dehnicke (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Michigan State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Dehnicke won't be available for Saturday's matchup against the Spartans, meaning Northwestern will miss a valuable contributor in the passing game. Dehnicke has been limited to just three games this season, but he's chipped in with 11 catches for 208 yards. His next chance to play will come against Rutgers on Saturday, Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful Dehnicke (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Michigan State.

Impact Dehnicke has missed the last two games and seems to be in real danger of missing another. Alex Honig reeled in a touchdown last week and figures to be the main beneficiary if Dehnicke can't go.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Ball State Dehnicke (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 45-14 victory over Ball State, per Matthew Shelton of On3.com.

Impact Dehnicke was held out of Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, marking his second straight missed game. The 6-foot-6 tight end has previously caught 11 passes for 208 scoreless yards through three games prior to his injury. His next chance to return will come against Michigan State on Saturday.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined vs. Penn State Dehnicke (undisclosed) is out against Penn State on Friday night, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Dehnicke was listed as doubtful on the Big Ten injury report, and indeed, the tight end won't be available against the Nittany Lions. He has multiple catches in every game this season, and has totaled 11 grabs for 208 yards this fall. Alex Honig and Blake Van Buren should see more snaps in his stead.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful Dehnicke (undisclosed) is doubtful for Friday's game versus Penn State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Dehnicke, who was listed as questionable on the team's initial injury report, has now been downgraded to doubtful. It's a tough turn of events for him as he's coming off an excellent seven catches for 140 yards in the close loss to Indiana. While he still has a slim chance to play, the Wildcats will most likely be without their star tight end.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Week 5 Dehnicke (undisclosed) is questionable ahead of Friday's game against Penn State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Dehnicke's status is in the air as he is in jeopardy of missing his first contest of the year. The tight end is coming off a career game against Indiana last week, where he hauled in seven receptions for 140 yards. He luckily still has time to recover over the coming days to give himself a chance to suit up Friday.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Career day in defeat Dehnicke gathered in all seven targets for 140 yards during Friday's 29-23 loss against Indiana.

Impact Dehnicke had a massive day against the Hoosiers, leading the way for Northwestern in both receptions and yards on the day. The 6-foot-6 tight end logged career-high numbers in both categories on the day and was a driving force for the Northwestern offense as the Wildcats came up just short in their comeback bid against the reigning champs. Dehnicke will be hoping to stay involved in the passing game as the Wildcats host Penn State on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE