JOHN FITZPATRICK NEWS

Ready for Thursday night FitzPatrick (back) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact FitzPatrick practiced in full Tuesday and Wednesday, suggesting he's recovered from his back injury in time to face Detroit on Thursday night. The Georgia product is expected to see minimal offensive work and serve as the Packers' No. 3 tight end in Week 14, playing behind Tucker Kraft and Ben Sims.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Appears past back injury FitzPatrick (back) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact FitzPatrick played through a back injury in the Packers' Week 13 over the Dolphins this past Thursday, finishing with one catch for two yards while playing 18 snaps (14 on offense, four on special teams). He was limited in Monday's practice, but after logging a full session Tuesday he should be good to go for Thursday's NFC North clash against the Lions.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing back injury FitzPatrick (back) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Impact The 24-year-old was active for the Packers' Week 13 win over the Dolphins after being listed as questionable due to a back injury. Monday's estimated injury report indicates that FitzPatrick is still dealing with the issue in some capacity, and he could be in jeopardy of missing Green Bay's divisional matchup against the Lions on Thursday night if he downgrades to no participation Tuesday or Wednesday.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday FitzPatrick (back) is active for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact FitzPatrick was in danger of missing Thursday's game after logging consecutive DNPs to open the week, but he will be active after participating in Wednesday's walkthrough in a limited capacity. FitzPatrick will serve as the Packers' No. 3 tight end behind Tucker Kraft and Ben Sims.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Could play in Week 13 FitzPatrick (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact FitzPatrick was estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, keeping his chances alive to suit up Thursday night. The third-year pro from Georgia has seen minimal offensive work this season, appearing in four games and catching his lone target for two yards. If he's unavailable in Week 13, Green Bay's tight end room will likely consist of Tucker Kraft and Ben Sims.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Tuesday FitzPatrick (back) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Impact FitzPatrick has logged consecutive DNPs to open the week, and he'll have to practice in at least a limited capacity Wednesday in order to have a chance at playing Thursday against the Dolphins. The 2022 sixth-round pick played 18 snaps (14 on offense, four on special teams) during the Packers' 38-10 win over the 49ers this past Sunday and hauled in his lone target for two yards.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive again FitzPatrick (coach's decision) is listed as inactive ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official website reports.

Impact Green Bay will roll with Tucker Kraft and Ben Sims as its only two active tight ends. FitzPatrick landed in Green Bay prior to Week 6 after Luke Musgrave (ankle) was placed on injured reserve, but he has yet to suit up.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

John FitzPatrick on Tucker Kraft: 'He's a beast' Green Bay Packers TE John FitzPatrick spoke with the media following Thursday's practice.

OCTOBER 17 • PACKERS.COM

Won't play Week 6 FitzPatrick (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.

Impact The Packers signed FitzPatrick off Atlanta's practice squad Thursday, but the tight end isn't yet ready to suit up for his new club. Green Bay will enter Sunday's contest with Tucker Kraft leading the tight-end corps, with Ben Sims working behind him. Luke Musgrave (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Friday, so FitzPatrick could be active next Sunday when the Packers take on Houston.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Packers Add Tight End John FitzPatrick From Falcons GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers added a tight end on Thursday, signing John FitzPatrick from the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad. Se...

OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM

Moves to Green Bay The Packers signed Fitzpatrick off the Falcons' practice squad and to their active roster Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact FitzPatrick will bolster Green Bay's depth at tight end while Luke Musgrave continues to tend to an ankle injury. The former was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by Atlanta but didn't appear in a game for the team until 2023, when he suited up nine times, catching his only target for a 12-yard gain.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Retained by team FitzPatrick signed with the Falcons' practice squad on Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact FitzPatrick appeared in nine regular-season games with Atlanta last season, but he only saw one target, which was caught for 12 yards. He'll now work to find his way back to the team's 53-man roster.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Falcons FitzPatrick was waived by the Falcons on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official website reports.

Impact FitzPatrick reeled in six catches for 33 yards on nine targets in the preseason after appearing in nine games with Atlanta in 2023. If the wide receiver clears waivers, his most likely next step would be joining the Falcons' practice squad ahead of the 2024 campaign.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Falcons FitzPatrick was waived by the Falcons on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact FitzPatrick reeled in six catches for 33 yards on nine targets in the preseason after appearing in nine games with Atlanta in 2023. If the tight end clears waivers, his most likely next step would be joining the Falcons' practice squad ahead of the 2024 campaign.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

John FitzPatrick's hurdle is perfectly timed, yielding extra yardage after the catch for ATL's TE Atlanta Falcons tight end John FitzPatrick's hurdle is perfectly timed, yielding extra yardage after a catch in the flats.

AUGUST 24 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

'It just felt empty': Arthur Smith, John FitzPatrick talk highs and lows after roster cuts - Falcons Daily John FitzPatrick was fighting for a spot on the initial 53-man roster after spending last season on injured reserve

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Watch: Falcons' John FitzPatrick on making the team Falcons’ John FitzPatrick on making the team.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • AJC.COM

Cover 9@9: Falcons tight end John FitzPatrick feeling like a redshirted rookie 1. No-spin zone: Falcons tight end John FitzPatrick spent most of his rookie season on the injured reserve list after surgery on both of his...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • AJC.COM

Designated to return The Falcons designated FitzPatrick (undisclosed) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact FitzPartick has been on Atlanta's injured reserve since the beginning of September due to an undisclosed injury, but Tuesday now marks the start of the 21-day window for the team to activate him back to their active roster. With Kyle Pitts (knee) now done for the year, the Falcons could give the rookie tight end some extra snaps down the stretch alongside Parker Hesse, MyCole Pruitt and Anthony Firkser.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons Sign Ex Steelers LB, Make TE John FitzPatrick Injury Decision The Atlanta Falcons have had a busy Tuesday on the player personnel front, making a plethora of moves before traveling to take on the Baltim...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Falcons' John FitzPatrick to return to practice Falcons rookie tight end John FitzPatrick, who was drafted in the sixth round (217th overall) of the NFL draft and has been on injured reser...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • AJC.COM

Former UGA TE John FitzPatrick Makes the Falcons' 53-man Roster John FitzPatrick has made the Falcons’ 53-man roster after the conclusion of preseason.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Justin Shaffer and John FitzPatrick hard at work for team success | Rookie Spotlight Atlanta Falcons rookies Justin Shaffer and John FitzPatrick have a team-first mentality when it comes to finding success on the field. As fo...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons TE Coach on Rookie John FitzPatrick: 'Extremely Smart Player' The rookie tight end appeared in 38 games during his three seasons as a Bulldog.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Falcons TE Coach on Rookie John FitzPatrick: 'Extremely Smart Player' The rookie tight end appeared in 38 games during his three seasons as a Bulldog.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM