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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

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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

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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

Chargers' defense steps up in 27-13 preseason win against Saints

The Los Angeles Chargers have secured a 27-13 win over the New Orleans Saints in a preseason game

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Dante Pettis salary: How much are the Saints paying the veteran WR this season? The contract details for the New Orleans Saints' one-year deal with WR Dante Pettis have come out.

MARCH 15, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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MARCH 10, 2025 • SI.COM

Returning to NOLA for 2025 The Saints signed Pettis to a one-year contract Sunday, Ari Merov of The 33rd Team reports.

Impact Pettis signed with the Saints' practice squad in October after being let go by the Bears with an injury settlement in early September. He was elevated from the practice squad three times before being signed to the active roster in December and saw an increased role the Saints' offense over the last four games of the regular season, during which he logged nine catches (on 22 targets) for 98 yards and one touchdown. Now under contract for one more year, Pettis will look to earn an even bigger role for himself for the 2025 campaign under new head coach Kellen Moore.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD to cap off season Pettis had two receptions (on six targets) for 16 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Pettis caught his first touchdown of the season when he hauled in a five-yard pass in the end zone from rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler in the second quarter. The 29-year-old signed with the Saints on Dec. 7 after the team underwent a rash of injuries at wide receiver. With starters Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) both on IR down the stretch of the season, Pettis helped augment the receiver room behind Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who led the team with 16 catches (on 34 targets) for 380 yards and four touchdowns over the final eight weeks. Meanwhile, Pettis totaled 12 catches (on 28 targets) for 120 yards and one touchdown over this stretch. Pettis will likely look to sign a reserve/future contract with the Saints heading into this offseason.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers beat Saints 27-19 to clinch NFC South and wide receiver Mike Evans surpasses 1,000 yards

Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their fourth straight NFC South title while putting Mike Evans over 1,000 yards receiving

JANUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Dante Pettis TD route a thing of beauty | Saints-Buccaneers Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 18 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dante Pettis with the beautiful route on the 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Spe...

JANUARY 5, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Nets 101 all-purpose yards in loss Pettis secured two of seven targets for 31 yards and returned two kickoffs for 70 yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers on Monday night.

Impact Pettis finished second in receiving yards and targets on the night for the Saints while also tying Foster Moreau and Juwan Johnson for the team lead in catches. The veteran wideout continued to enjoy an expanded role in the offense due to New Orleans' multitude of injuries at wideout, and his receiving yardage total was a new season high. However, despite the elevated level of opportunity Monday, Pettis could bump down all the way to a No. 4 or No. 5 role for a Week 17 home matchup against the Raiders if Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest/illness) and Chris Olave (concussion) are able to return for that contest.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Chargers' defense steps up in 27-13 preseason win against Saints

Buccaneers beat Saints 27-19 to clinch NFC South and wide receiver Mike Evans surpasses 1,000 yards