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Injuries leave Titans working with thin group at receiver

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NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Back on Tennessee's practice squad Kizer signed with the Titans' practiced squad Friday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Kizer was with the Titans in camp but ultimately failed to make the team. The familiar face returns to provide depth under center while fellow reserve quarterback Logan Woodside is on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee Titans backup DeShone Kizer has much of what you'd want in a QB, but it hasn't been enough yet ' Estes Former Notre Dame star DeShone Kizer has athletic gifts and the big-time background. So far, though, it hasn't clicked for him in the NFL.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Be a Better Quarterback Everyday ' Deshone Kizer Player Interview Titans QB Deshone Kizer addresses reporters during a Training Camp Press Conference on Saturday from Saint Thomas Sports Park.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

QB DeShone Kizer's Plan: Earn Back-Up Spot With the Titans, and Make Nashville Home Signed to the Titans practice squad during Week 12 of the 2020 season, Kizer is competing with quarterback Logan Woodside for the No.2 spot...

JULY 12, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Impresses at minicamp Kizer impressed during the Titans' OTAs and minicamp, Turran Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kizer reportedly looked good with his mid-range throws and routes across the middle. He spent last season as the Titans' "quarantine QB" and worked with quarterback coach Pat O'Hara. The work has seemingly paid off, as he displayed quick decision-making during camp. He is now set to compete with incumbent backup Logan Woodside to be the No. 2 option under center.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady hints he won’t play till he’s 50; DeShone Kizer surprises at Titans minicamp: NFL news roundup Mandatory minicamps for the offseason have come to an end and young players are showing progress to pave their way onto the depth chart.

JUNE 22, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Inks future contract with Titans Kizer signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Kizer was cut from the Raiders' practice squad in September and eventually latched on with the Titans' practice roster in late November. The 25-year-old quarterback never was called up for any game action, and he hasn't played since logging three games with the Packers back in 2018. In those contests, Kizer completed 20 of 42 passes for 187 yards (4.5 YPA), no touchdowns and two interceptions. The 2017 second-round pick will battle to be Ryan Tannehill's backup next season.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kendall Hinton's QB moment marked in Canton, across the NFL

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DECEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Lands on practice squad The Titans signed Kizer to the practice squad Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Kizer visited Chicago and Tennessee last week and ultimately chose the latter. The 2017 second-round pick last played in 2018 for the Packers, when he completed 20 of 42 passes for 187 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions over three games. With the playoffs in sight, Kizer is the Titans' No. 3 quarterback behind Ryan Tannehill and Logan Woodside.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Titans place pair of starters on IR in Brown, Sambrailo

The Tennessee Titans have placed a pair of starters on injured reserve in linebacker Jayon Brown and left tackle Ty Sambrailo

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Raiders linebacker upgrades: 'Like day and night'

The Raiders had a clear priority this offseason when it came to improving their perennially poor defense

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

DeShone Kizer waived by Raiders DeShone Kizer's brief stay in Las Vegas has ended.

MAY 5, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Raiders Cut Former Packers and Browns QB DeShone Kizer in Favor of Nathan Peterman and That's Devastating The Raiders cut former Packers and Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer on Tuesday. His career in the NFL might just be over.

MAY 5, 2020 • 12UP.COM

Raiders Cut Veteran QB & 5 More Players to Make Room for Rookies The Las Vegas Raiders have made several roster cuts in order to make room for their undrafted free agent signings.

MAY 5, 2020 • HEAVY.COM

Raiders Rumors: DeShone Kizer Cut; Was Behind Mariota, Peterman on Depth Chart Quarterback DeShone Kizer is looking for a new job after the Las Vegas Raiders reportedly cut the former second-round pick on Tuesday aftern...

MAY 5, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Cut by Las Vegas The Raiders waived Kizer on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Las Vegas quarterback room became more crowded this offseason following the addition of Marcus Mariota and the team's decision to tender a contract to Nathan Peterman (elbow), rendering Kizer an expendable piece. Since serving as a 15-game starter for the 0-16 Browns in 2017, Kizer has appeared in three contests the past two years, with all coming as a member of the Packers in 2018.

MAY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Raiders Not Expected to Bring Back Mike Glennon and DeShone Kizer Derek Carr and Tom Brady are dominating the Raiders offseason rumor mill, but backup quarterbacks are important, too, and it sounds like Jon...

FEBRUARY 20, 2020 • RAIDERSBEAT.COM

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JULY 21, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

QB DeShone Kizer gets a fresh start with Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) DeShone Kizer has already had quite the NFL career after just one year in the league.

JUNE 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Packers sign Wilkerson, acquire QB DeShone Kizer in trade

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Packers have signed free agent defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson and also acquired quarterback DeShone Kizer.

MARCH 16, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Watson shines for Texans as Kizer struggles with Browns

OCTOBER 12, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

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