BRANDON DILLON NEWS

Finds new home Dillon signed with the Saints on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Dillon joined the Jets last December after spending most of the last three years on the Vikings' practice squad. He was waived in May but now has found a new home in New Orleans. Over the past three years Dillon appeared in five games, making one catch on one target for six yards. He'll now compete for a roster spot on a crowded Saints tight end depth chart.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Conklin, Uzomah believe they're answer to Jets' TE question

Tyler Conklin has heard all about the New York Jets’ woes at tight end the last several years

MARCH 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Inks futures deal Dillon signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Monday.

Impact Dillon joined the Jets' practice squad in late December after being cut from the Vikings' practice squad, and he'll remain with New York heading into the offseason. He's appeared in five games for Minnesota over the past three seasons and has one catch for six yards.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Jets' practice squad Dillon was signed to the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Dillon was cut from the Vikings' practice squad Tuesday but didn't take long to latch on with a new team. Dillon played 22 snaps on special teams in his lone game appearance of the season for Minnesota.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets rookie Pinnock a big hit as cornerback-turned-safety

Jason Pinnock went from learning a position to starting at his new spot in a matter of weeks

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Cut from Vikings' practice squad Dillon was cut by the Vikings on Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact The tight end appeared in one game with the Vikings this season, logging 22 snaps on special-teams. Dillon will now look for another squad to give an opportunity to join the active roster.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers The Vikings waived Dillon on Saturday.

Impact Dillon didn't play on offense in the season-opening loss to the Bengals, though he handled 22 special-teams snaps. If Dillon clears waivers, he'll land on the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not used on offense Dillon did not play a snap on offense and played 22 snaps on special teams in Sunday's loss to the Bengals.

Impact Dillon was listed ahead of Chris Herndon as the No. 2 tight end on the depth chart ahead of Week 1, but he wasn't used on offense. He should be behind Tyler Conklin and Herndon going forward as far as involvement on offense with Herndon getting acclimated after his late preseason trade to the Vikings from the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery

The Minnesota Vikings are bracing for a season-long absence for on-the-rise tight end Irv Smith Jr., after knee surgery for a torn meniscus

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Vikings' Smith aims high after time spent with NFL's top TEs

Irv Smith Jr. has become the top tight end for the Minnesota Vikings

AUGUST 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Nabs future deal The Vikings signed Dillon (ankle) to a reserve/future contract Monday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Dillon spent the duration of the 2020 season on the Vikings' practice squad. The 23-year-old tight end was elevated to the active roster for three games. Dillon will vie for a depth role next season.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to COVID-19 list The Vikings placed Dillon (ankle) on the practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Dillon was eligible to return from the practice squad injured list Tuesday, but he'll remain away from the team as he works through COVID-19 protocol. With the playoffs out of reach, Dillon likely won't practice again this year.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle injury Dillon (ankle) was placed on the practice squad injury list Tuesday.

Impact The 23-year-old suffered the injury during Sunday's win over the Jaguars and reverted back to the practice squad Monday. Dillon will be unavailable for at least the next couple weeks while on the injury list.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Dillon (ankle) reverted back to Minnesota's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Dillon was on the field Sunday against Jacksonville for two offensive snaps and four special teams snaps. He's recorded one catch for six yards in three games this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings outlast error-prone Jags 27-24 on Bailey's OT kick

Dan Bailey kicked a 23-yard field goal with 1:49 left in overtime that lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 victory over Jacksonville

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Injury ends day early Dillon (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.

Impact The 23-year-old was bumped up to the active roster for a second consecutive game with Irv Smith sitting out because of a back injury. Dillon has now been beset with an issue of his own, leaving Kyle Rudolph and Tyler Conklin as Minnesota's only available tight ends for the remainder of the contest.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings RB Alexander Mattison out Sunday after appendicitis surgery, TE Brandon Dillon, DE Eddie Yarbrough elevated Dillon would add depth due to tight end Irv Smith Jr. being out and Yarbrough would add depth with rookie defensive end D.J. Wonnum out.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Bumps to active roster The Vikings elevated Dillon to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Irv Smith (back) is set to miss a second straight game, so Dillon will slot in as the No. 3 tight end behind Kyle Rudolph and Tyler Conklin in Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Dillon has played two games this year, catching one pass for six yards over 10 snaps on offense.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings expected to elevate TE Brandon Dillon, DE Eddie Yarbrough for Sunday’s game The Vikings are expected to elevate tight end Brandon Dillon and defensive end Eddie Yarbrough from the practice squad to the active roster...

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Gets first reception Dillon had one reception for six yards on his lone target in Sunday's win over Carolina.

Impact It was his first reception of the season. Dillon played eight snaps on offense and was activated from the practice squad with Irv Smith sidelined with a groin injury. Dillon may move back to the bench when Smith returns.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from practice squad Dillon was elevated to the Vikings' active roster from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact The 23-year-old is up from the practice squad as an extra player for Sunday's matchup with Carolina. Dillon played a pair of offensive snaps during his previous appearance this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Dillon reverted to Minnesota's practice squad after Monday's 19-13 win over the Bears, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact The 23-year-old was elevated to the active roster as an extra player for Monday's contest and played two offensive snaps. Dillon served as a reserve tight end with Irv Smith (groin) sidelined and saw minimal playing time.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to active roster The Vikings elevated Dillon to the active roster Sunday.

Impact The undrafted free agent played one game for the Vikings last season, logging targetless seven snaps on offense. Dillon is set for his 2020 debut with Irv Smith (groin) out of the lineup, and he'll slot in as the No. 3 tight end behind Kyle Rudolph and Tyler Conklin.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Elevate TE Brandon Dillon and C Brett Jones To Active Roster, Provide Game Status Updates For Players and Position Coach Minnesota Vikings Latest News

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM