Dante Pettis - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Records 60 receiving yards in loss Pettis brought in all five targets for 60 yards in the Saints' 19-17 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. He also returned two punts for 17 yards.

Impact Both Chris Olave (illness) and Mason Tipton (IR, groin) were unavailable Sunday, thrusting Pettis into an expanded role. The journeyman wideout/returner turned in a solid performance, tying for the team lead in receptions while falling just a yard short of doing the same in receiving yards. Pettis appeared in eight games for the Saints in 2025, generating a 9-127-0 line on 11 targets while adding 351 kickoff-return yards and 79 punt-return yards while playing out a one-year deal.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons beat Saints 19-17 to hand division title to Panthers. Atlanta fires coach and GM hours later

Dee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Pant...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Dante Pettis picks up 22 yards after catch | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2025 NFL Week 18 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dante Pettis showcases his run-after-catch skills, turning a short pass into a 22-yard gain vs. the Falcons...

JANUARY 4 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Looks set to start Week 18 Pettis is positioned as one of the Saints' top remaining wide receivers for Sunday's season finale against the Falcons due to Chris Olave (illness) being ruled out for Week 18,

Impact Pettis and Kevin Austin appear set to operate as the Saints' top receivers in Week 18 with Olave ruled out due to a blood clot in his lung and Mason Tipton (groin) having been placed on IR. Behind Pettis and Austin, wideouts Ronnie Bell and Samori Toure have been signed from the practice squad. An experience veteran with eight seasons in the NFL under his belt, Pettis may be the most reliable target remaining in New Orleans' wide receiver corps, though Austin has demonstrated greater chemistry with rookie QB Tyler Shough, having strung together three straight games with multiple receptions. Pettis, meanwhile, brought in three of four targets for 53 yards versus the Titans in Week 17 and stands to see his opportunity share increase against Atlanta.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs three passes Week 17 Pettis gathered in three of four targets for 53 yards during Sunday's 34-26 victory over the Titans.

Impact Pettis logged more than one target for the first time this season, as he finished tied for third on the team in this category Sunday. The 30-year-old served as the Saints' WR3 with Mason Tipton (groin) inactive. Coming into Week 17, Pettis totaled just one reception on two targets across six appearances. He could see a moderate workload again if Tipton remains sidelined in the regular-season finale versus Atlanta.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kemon Hall Forces a Fumble at the Goal-Line to Save a Touchdown | Game Highlights New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dante Pettis makes an outstanding run after catch that nearly reaches to the end zone but ends in a touchba...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Pettis' 18-yard reception helps Saints convert | Saints-Titans Highlights | 2025 NFL Week 17 New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough finds wide receiver Dante Pettis for an 18-yard gain against the Tennessee Titans in Week 17 of...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Joins active roster The Saints signed Pettis from their practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Impact The 2018 second-round pick from Washington has appeared in each of the Saints' last three games, catching his lone target for 14 yards while also accumulating 126 kick-return yards and 30 punt-return yards. Now with the active roster, Pettis will likely remain a depth option in New Orleans' receiving corps while operating as the top return man in the Week 14 matchup against the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Pettis reverted to New Orleans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Pettis got his third elevation of the season for Sunday's Week 13 loss to Miami. He logged three snaps on offense without recording any targets, though the veteran wideout also played nine snaps on special teams and returned two punts for 12 yards along with two kicks for 47 yards. Since Pettis has already been elevated three times, he'd need to be signed to the active roster to suit up for the Saints again during the regular season.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saints activate Northern Ireland native Charlie Smyth as their new kicker vs. Miami

The New Orleans Saints have decided to let Charlie Smyth, a former Gaelic football player from Northern Ireland, to make his NFL debut as a kicker on Sunday in Miami

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Elevated from practice squad The Saints elevated Pettis from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.

Impact Pettis will be elevated for the third consecutive game and should serve as the team's punt returner once again. The 30-year-old has caught just one pass for 14 yards across his two appearances and should continue to have a limited role on offense. This is the final time the team can elevate Pettis, and they would have to sign him to the active roster in order for him to play again.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Pettis reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Pettis was elevated again in Week 12, catching his only target for 14 yards while logging six offensive snaps in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons. The wide receiver finished fifth at his position in offensive snaps behind Devaughn Vele (71), Chris Olave (64), Mason Tipton (56) and Kevin Austin (10). Pettis also registered 10 yards on three punt returns and two kickoff returns for 48 yards while playing 10 snaps on special teams. Pettis can still be elevated one more time before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Saints elevated Pettis from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Falcons.

Impact Pettis made his season debut with the Saints in Week 10, serving as the team's punt returner in place of Rashid Shaheed, who was traded to Seattle. Coming out of the team's bye week, it appears Pettis will continue his role as a returner in Sunday's matchup versus Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed back on practice squad Pettis reverted to New Orleans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Pettis was elevated for the first time this season ahead of Sunday's win over Carolina. He played six snaps on special teams, returning one kick for 31 yards and two punts for eight yards. Pettis took over return duties for Rashid Shaheed, who was traded to Seattle early in the week.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Saints elevated Pettis to their active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Panthers.

Impact Pettis is set to make his season debut after signing with New Orleans' practice squad early last month. The 30-year-old is expected to serve as the team's punt returner in Sunday's matchup, replacing Rashid Shaheed, who was traded to the Seahawks earlier in the week.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with New Orleans on PS The Saints signed Pettis to the practice squad Thursday.

Impact Pettis signed a one-year deal with the Saints in March but was unable to make the team's practice squad at the end of training camp. He was without a team for just over a month, but he has opted to return to New Orleans as a member of the team's practice squad. Pettis would be a candidate to be elevated to the active roster for the Saints' Week 5 clash against the Giants on Sunday if fellow wide receiver Trey Palmer (ankle) is unable to play.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saints just cut a former 49ers player who never escaped Kyle Shanahan's doghouse 49ers fans would surely love a penny for Kyle Shanahan's thoughts after the Saints released Dante Pettis.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • NINERNOISE.COM

Released by New Orleans The Saints released Pettis on Tuesday.

Impact Pettis re-signed with New Orleans back in March after posting a 12-120-1 receiving line on 28 targets across eight regular-season games last season, but he was unable to make the initial 53-man roster behind Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and newcomer Devaughn Vele this summer.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saints acquire second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele from Broncos for a pair of draft picks

The Denver Broncos alleviated some of the crowding in their wide receiver room by agreeing to a trade that sends second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the New Orleans Saints f...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Dante Pettis | Saints-Jaguars Postgame | 2025 NFL Preseason Week 2

AUGUST 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Dante Pettis | Saints-Jaguars Postgame | 2025 NFL Preseason Week 2 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dante Pettis' postgame interview after the Saints' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2 of the 2...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Rattler's 20-yard TD dot to Pettis move Saints to within two late in fourth New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler's 20-yard TD dot to wide receiver Dante Pettis move Saints to within two late in the fourth q...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • NFL.COM

Spencer Rattler 20-yard TD to Dante Pettis #saints #nfl #shorts

AUGUST 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Can't-Miss Play: Rattler's 20-yard TD to Pettis | Saints-Jaguars Highlights | 2025 NFL Preseason Week 2 New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler's 20-yard TD dot to wide receiver Dante Pettis move Saints to within two late in the fourth q...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Rattler rallies Saints to 17-all preseason tie with Jaguars as competition with Shough continues

Spencer Rattler connected with Dante Pettis for a 20-yard touchdown with 21 seconds left and scrambled for a 2-point conversion to help the New Orleans Saints salvage a 17-17 tie w...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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Falcons beat Saints 19-17 to hand division title to Panthers. Atlanta fires coach and GM hours later

Saints activate Northern Ireland native Charlie Smyth as their new kicker vs. Miami

Saints acquire second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele from Broncos for a pair of draft picks

Rattler rallies Saints to 17-all preseason tie with Jaguars as competition with Shough continues