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Signs with Jacksonville The Jaguars signed Deejay Dallas to the active roster Tuesday.

Impact Dallas was signed off the Panthers' practice squad and will be the No. 4 running back for the Jaguars going into Week 16. The running back played in three games for the Panthers, totalling 16 offensive snaps with one rush attempt for zero yards. If Bhayshul Tuten (finger) is unable to suit up, Dallas will join LeQuint Allen as a rotational backup to starter Travis Etienne.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Dallas reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL transaction log.

Impact Dallas was active for the first time since Week 6 after being elevated from the Panthers' practice squad. He logged 16 special teams snaps in Monday's loss to the 49ers but did not record a stat.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to face 49ers The Panthers have elevated Dallas from the practice squad to the active roster for Monday's contest against San Francisco, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dallas has previously appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina this year, having been a part of the team's active roster at the time. In that span he primarily contributed in the return game, and logged just one carry for zero yards on offense. Versus the 49ers, Dallas will figure to similarly handle a reserve role behind Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard and Trevor Etienne, while potentially also fielding kick returns. He'll revert to the practice squad after Monday's contest.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers promote two from practice squad for 49ers game The team activated linebacker Krys Barnes and running back DeeJay Dallas from the practice squad Monday, giving them depth for the game toni...

NOVEMBER 24 • PANTHERS.COM

Staying in Carolina The Panthers signed Dallas to the practice squad Tuesday, Kassidy Hill of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dallas was released from the Panthers' active roster Saturday, but the 2020 fourth-rounder has opted to stay in Carolina as a member of the team's practice squad. He would be a top candidate to be elevated to the Panthers' 53-man roster if Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard or Trevor Etienne were to miss time due to injury, illness or suspension. Dallas played for the Panthers in Weeks 5 and 6 and accumulated 141 kick return yards.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Carolina Dallas was released by the Panthers on Saturday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Impact The veteran running back was a healthy scratch in each of the Panthers' last two games, so it's no surprise that he was let go Saturday. Dallas appeared in two games and played 49 total snaps (33 on special teams, 16 on offense) for Carolina this season, recording 141 kick-return yards. He'll likely return to the Panthers' practice squad if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for second straight game Dallas (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Dallas will be in street clothes for the second straight game while the Panthers go with Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne as their available running backs. Over his two appearances with Carolina this season, Dallas primarily served as a kickoff return man, but the Panthers appear to be comfortable with Etienne handling those duties for the time being.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Garrett Wilson sidelined against Panthers with knee injury, misses first NFL game

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is inactive for the game against the Carolina Panthers because of a knee injury

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Canales non-committal on who'll start at RB vs. Jets; Dowdle, Hubbard taking it all in stride

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle isn’t worried about starting or getting the most carries against the New York Jets

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Gets first carry with Carolina Dallas carried once for zero yards and returned five kickoffs for 113 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Cowboys.

Impact For the second straight week, Dallas suited up as the Panthers' No. 3 running back behind Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne while Chuba Hubbard (calf) remained sidelined. Dallas ended up playing 12 snaps on offense -- just two fewer than Etienne -- but Dowdle once again dominated the playing time while accounting for 34 of the 38 touches from the Carolina backfield. If Hubbard returns for the Panthers' Week 7 game against the Jets, Carolina will likely keep just one of Dallas and Etienne active for the contest. Dallas could end up getting the nod over Etienne due to his contributions on special teams, where he played 19 snaps in Week 6 and served as Carolina's kickoff and punt returner.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dowdle's big running game may help Panthers forge identity they can hang their hat on moving forward

Bryce Young says the Carolina Panthers' 27-24 comeback win over the Miami Dolphins is a big boost for the team's identity

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard out vs. Miami with calf injury, Rico Dowdle to start

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales says running back Chuba Hubbard will miss Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Panthers' Chuba Hubbard misses second practice, status for Sunday vs. Dolphins in doubt

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has missed his second straight day of practice, raising doubts about his availability for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Signs with active roster The Panthers signed Dallas off their practice squad Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 27-year-old running back signed with Carolina's practice squad after failing to make the Cardinals' initial 53-man roster in late August. However, Dallas has now been promoted to the active roster and will likely operate in a depth role in the Panthers' backfield, playing behind Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Carolina The Panthers signed Dallas to their practice squad Thursday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Impact The Cardinals released Dallas earlier in the week. The veteran running back appeared in all 17 regular-season games with Arizona last season, rushing nine times for 49 yards while catching three passes for 11 yards and one touchdown. Most of Dallas' contributions came on special teams, where he returned 15 kickoffs for 459 yards and one touchdown.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Cardinals' roster cuts reaction 2025: Simi Fehoko, Michael Carter among surprises The Arizona Cardinals made some surprise cuts, with Simi Fehoko, Michael Carter, DeeJay Dallas among players released before 53-man roster d...

AUGUST 27 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Released by Arizona Dallas was released by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.

Impact Dallas appeared in all three preseason games with Arizona, turning seven carries into 13 rushing yards and two catches into 11 yards through the air. The running back also compiled 129 yards on five kick returns, which is something he specialized in with Arizona in 2024, recording 459 yards and a score kick returns over 17 regular-season games. Dallas will likely find a new team in the near future.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly used on special teams in 2024 Dallas tallied nine carries for 49 yards and no touchdowns, three catches (on three targets) for 11 yards and one TD and 15 kick returns for 459 yards and another score in 17 games...

Impact Dallas took advantage of the NFL's new dynamic kickoff, reeling off a 98-yard TD return in a Week 1 loss at Buffalo. He was contained to special teams through Week 8, but as injuries took a toll on the backfield down the stretch, he earned touches in each of the last four contests. He's under contract through 2026, but with James Conner (knee), 2024 third-rounder Trey Benson (ankle) and Emari Demercado (back) also on the books, Dallas should remain primarily a special teamer during the upcoming season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: DeeJay Dallas Takes Direct Snap On Fake Punt Cardinals RB DeeJay Dallas takes a direct snap on a fake punt and runs for 22 yards to convert on fourth-down.

JANUARY 5 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Panthers eliminate Cardinals from playoffs on Hubbard's TD run in overtime for 36-30 win

Chuba Hubbard ran for a 21-yard touchdown in overtime, and the Carolina Panthers eliminated the Arizona Cardinals from playoff contention with a 36-30 victory

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Kyler Murray Finds DeeJay Dallas For Touchdown Cardinals RB DeeJay Dallas scores on a 1-yard reception from QB Kyler Murray.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Active Sunday Dallas (illness) is listed as active Sunday at Carolina, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Dallas came down with an illness late during Week 16 prep and didn't practice Friday, but it won't stop him from being available to the Cardinals offense this weekend. The backfield won't have the services of Emari Demercado (back, IR) or Trey Benson (ankle, inactive) on Sunday, so Dallas and the elevated Michael Carter will be the RB options behind starter James Conner. Dallas has eight carries for 27 yards on the season.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to illness Dallas didn't practice Friday due to an illness and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Carolina, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Cardinals placed running back Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve last week and now won't have position mate Trey Benson (ankle) available for Week 16. That left Dallas as the only other RB on the active roster aside from starter James Conner, but the former now is under the weather two days before a game. If Dallas isn't able to suit up Sunday, Michael Carter and Tony Jones are eligible to be elevated from the practice squad, but such transactions will need to occur by Saturday afternoon.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for backup role behind Conner Dallas is one of two healthy running backs on Arizona's 53-man roster as of Friday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dallas stepped in as the backup last week with Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve and Trey Benson then suffering an ankle injury. Benson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina, leaving only Dallas on the active roster behind workhorse starter James Conner. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon didn't say Friday if he plans to call up Michael Carter and/or Tony Jones from the practice squad before Sunday. Either way, Dallas doesn't figure to get many touches on offense unless Conner suffers an injury or the game becomes a blowout.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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