Daurice Fountain - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Doesn't make 53-man roster Fountain was cut by the Lions on Tuesday.

Impact Fountain spent all of last season on Detroit's practice squad and signed a reserve/future contract with the organization in January. He was in competition for a roster spot throughout training camp but didn't make the cut after catching just two of seven targets for 15 yards during preseason play. The Lions currently have just four healthy receivers on their roster, so they'll likely need to add some depth at the position through free agency or the waiver wire.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make 53-man roster Fountain was released by the Lions on Tuesday.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working with first-team offense Fountain has been getting first-team reps with the offense through the first two weeks of Lions camp, Tim Twentyman of the team's official website reports.

Impact "Fountain makes plays, he's making some plays," coach Dan Campbell said Friday. "Like you see the one-on-one, he makes a big, high catch there, and I think we all are intrigued with Fountain. We need to see more out of him, we need to see more. It's got to show up, man, he's got to be detailed in what he does. He's got an unbelievable opportunity here, he knows that, and we've got to see it." According to Twentyman, Fountain has been the "most consistent playmaker in camp so far" after Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Fountain, 28 years old, was a fifth-round pick of the Colts in 2018 and spent last season on the Lions' practice squad. He has two career catches for 23 yards across eight games but has dealt with numerous injuries since entering the league. Now healthy, Fountain is looking to earn a spot on a wide-open receiver depth chart in Detroit. There's no clear answer on who will operate as the Lions' third wideout in 2024. Fountain will need a big preseason and should get ample chances.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Wide Right' 2.0: Patrick Mahomes, more troll Bills on social media after Chiefs win

The ghost of "Wide Right" came back to haunt Buffalo on Sunday as the Chiefs prevailed over Josh Allen and the Bills in a thriller. Here's h...

JANUARY 22, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

'Wide Right' 2.0: Patrick Mahomes, more troll Bills on social media after Chiefs win

Daurice Fountain makes great contested catch for 25-yard TD Bears receiver Daurice Fountain hauls in a throw from quarterback Nathan Peterman for a 35-yard touchdown.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Daurice Fountain catches for a 35-yard Touchdown vs. Indianapolis Colts

AUGUST 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nathan Peterman with a 35-yard touchdown pass to Daurice Fountain vs. Indianapolis Colts

AUGUST 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sticking with Chicago Fountain signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on Tuesday.

Impact Fountain joined the Bears' practice squad in late October and failed to appear in a game down the stretch, but he'll get another shot with the team in 2023 and look to carve out a role for himself on the active roster. The wide receiver has produced two catches for 23 yards in eight career games between the Colts and Chiefs over five professional seasons.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Fountain (groin) returned to Chiefs practice Thursday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports

Impact Fountain was a full participant during Kansas City's practice Thursday after dealing with various injuries over the past week. The 2018 fifth-round pick was elevated for two games from the Chiefs' practice squad last season, and he'll have to prove his value both as a pass catcher and on special teams this preseason if he wants to secure a role on the team's final 53-man roster.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up with new injury Fountain sat out Monday's practice with a groin issue after he previously suffered a finger injury Saturday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Fountain underwent an X-ray on his injured finger after Saturday's practice, but this issue was likely minor given that he quickly returned to the field Sunday, according to Charles Goldman of USA Today. The wideout has now missed time with various issues so far throughout training camp, and his health may become the ultimate determining factor for his chances to secure the Chiefs' final roster spot at wide receiver ahead of Justin Watson, Cornell Powell and Corey Coleman.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs running back job surprisingly up for grabs in camp

Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Isiah Pacheco were chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs on opposite ends of the draft spectrum, one of them a first-round pick with the accompanying expectati...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Hurts finger in camp Fountain will undergo an X-ray after he injured his finger during Saturday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact The severity of Fountain's injury might determine whether or not the 26-year-old makes the Chiefs' roster, as he's caught just two passes for 23 yards since he was drafted in 2018. Meanwhile, Justin Watson, Cornell Powell and Corey Coleman's chances of suiting up on game days will increase, as they'll receive more practice reps while Fountain awaits a diagnosis.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

2-time Pro Bowl DE Carlos Dunlap makes debut with Chiefs

Carlos Dunlap went through his first training camp practice with the Chiefs on Thursday, then the two-time Pro Bowl defensive end made it perfectly clear both why he signed with Ka...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Signs with Chiefs The Chiefs signed Fountain to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Fountain spent most of the 2021 campaign on Kansas City's practice squad and was elevated to the active roster five times between the regular season and playoffs. However, he wasn't targeted on offense while playing mainly on special teams. The 26-year-old will now remain with the organization heading into the offseason.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Fountain reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Fountain had been active for the Chiefs' last three games and appeared in a total of five on the season. Primarily contributing on special teams, he never recorded an offensive stat. The 25-year-old will now likely focus on making a bigger impact in 2022, whether with the Chiefs or elsewhere.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to active roster The Chiefs elevated Fountain from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports

Impact For a third consecutive playoff contest, Fountain finds himself on the Chiefs' active roster. In the first two outings versus the Steelers and Bengals, he combined for three snaps on offense and 28 more on special teams. However, Fountain's output was minimal, amounting to one tackle on kick coverage.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Fountain reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Fountain received 10 special-teams snaps in Kansas City's divisional-round win over the Bills on Sunday. It was his fourth appearance with the Chiefs this season. He'll work to earn another shot with the active roster in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for divisional round The Chiefs elevated Fountain on Saturday ahead of the team's divisional-round matchup against the Bills, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Fountain has been elevated for three games so far this season and appeared on three offensive snaps in last week's wild-card win over the Steelers. He has also played on exactly 18 special-teams snaps in all three games that he's been elevated for this season.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to practice squad Fountain reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Fountain has been elevated sporadically in the second half of the campaign. He didn't play a major role in Sunday's wild-card round win over the Steelers, but he was on the field for three offensive snaps and 18 specials teams snaps.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs open up offense against Pittsburgh, eye Buffalo next

The Chiefs had to learn to dink and dunk their way through this entire season so you can bet they relished the chance to open up the offense against Pittsburgh on Sunday night

JANUARY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Elevated to active roster The Chiefs elevated Fountain from their practice squad Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Fountain joined Kansas City's active roster twice during the regular season, but he played primarily on special teams. He'll likely have a similar role during Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Steelers.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID list Fountain (illness) was restored to the Chiefs' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Fountain landed on the COVID list last week but is now clear of the health and safety protocols. He's appeared in two games for the Chiefs this season and primarily played special teams.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs with no new COVID-19 positives; Gordon, Gay return

The Chiefs had no additional positive COVID-19 tests Wednesday, one day after seven players were added to the reserve list, a promising sign that an outbreak that infected 16 playe...

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Lands on COVID list Fountain (illness) was placed on the Chiefs' practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday, per the NFL transaction log.

Impact Fountain tested positive for the virus, as all four players who landed on the practice squad COVID -19 lists were the result of a positive test, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports. The 26-year-old has appeared in two games for the Chiefs this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Fountain reverted back to the Chiefs' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Fountain was elevated to the active roster for Thursday's game against the Chargers, his second time dressing for a contest on the season. He played exclusively on special teams and did not record a stat.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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