John FitzPatrick - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Exits locker room in walking boot FitzPatrick, who injured his Achilles during an overtime loss to Chicago on Sunday, exited the locker room with a walking boot on his right foot after the game, Ryan Wood of USA To...

Impact Achilles injuries tend to be more than minor, especially when they're the non-contact variety, as FitzPatrick's was. It's certainly not a good sign for FitzPatrick's availability moving forward that he left in a walking boot after Saturday's loss, though an official diagnosis may not be announced until after he undergoes further evaluation. Packers coach Matt LaFleur seemed to be resigned to having to look for another tight end to fill FitzPatrick's void for at least the short-term future, saying postgame, "I'm sure we have guys capable on our practice squad. We'll take a look at that and come up with a solution," per Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Injures Achilles against Bears FitzPatrick has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's Week 16 contest against Chicago due to an Achilles injury.

Impact FitzPatrick suffered what appeared to be a non-contact injury in the second half. Prior to his exit, he drew one passing target, which he didn't catch. Green Bay was already short on tight ends with Josh Whyle (concussion) unable to suit up Saturday. Luke Musgrave is the only healthy player left at the position for Green Bay for the remainder of the NFC North battle.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Love exits Green Bay loss with a concussion in latest injury for Packers

Add quarterback Jordan Love to a long list of injured players for the depleted Green Bay Packers

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Photos: Packers support local elementary schools with free book fairs Green Bay Packers G/C Lecitus Smith, TE John FitzPatrick and T Dalton Cooper participated in a book reading at Oneida Nation Elementary Scho...

3 DAYS AGO • PACKERS.COM

Three catches against Denver FitzPatrick caught three of four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Broncos.

Impact FitzPatrick finished Week 15 with yet another underwhelming performance despite leading all Packers tight ends in offensive snaps and posting season highs in targets, catches and yards. Teammate Luke Musgrave, however, was the better fantasy option, recording four receptions on six targets for 52 yards. Based on his limited production, FitzPatrick should remain far off the fantasy radar as the Packers get set to visit the Bears in Week 16.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two receptions FitzPatrick was targeted twice and caught two passes for 14 yards in Sunday's 28-21 victory over the Bears.

Impact FitzPatrick led Packers tight ends in snaps for the third time in four games after falling behind both Luke Musgrave and Josh Whyle in Week 13, but as was the case before it did not lead to much in the box score. While FitzPatrick has the edge in playing time, Musgrave remains the Packers tight end to consider for fantasy purposes with Tucker Kraft (knee) out for the season.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Packers players sign autographs in support of Salvation Army Green Bay Packers K Brandon McManus, DL Warren Brinson, TE John FitzPatrick, TE Josh Whyle and TE Luke Musgrave signed autographs at Fleet F...

DECEMBER 2 • PACKERS.COM

Sees one target in Week 13 win FitzPatrick didn't catch his only target in a 31-24 win over Detroit on Thursday.

Impact FitzPatrick again took the field with Green Bay's starters, but he got exactly one target for the third straight week. After surpassing a 60 percent offensive snap share each of the previous two weeks, FitzPatrick logged just a 24 percent share Thursday, while Luke Musgrave (59 percent) and Josh Whyle (51 percent) worked well ahead of him in the tight-end pecking order. That could be an indication that Whyle is going to eat more into FitzPatrick's opportunities moving forward.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Makes another start FitzPatrick was targeted once and caught one pass for 11 yards in Sunday's 23-6 victory over the Vikings.

Impact FitzPatrick was credited with a start for the second time in as many weeks, and he led Packers tight ends in snaps just like he did in Week 11. FitzPatrick is spending far more time on the field than he did before fellow tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) went down, but with two catches for 16 yards over the last two contests it has not been indicated in the box score.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Leads tight ends in snaps FitzPatrick was targeted once and caught one pass for five yards in Sunday's 27-20 victory over the Giants.

Impact It may not be obvious in the box score, but FitzPatrick was credited with his first career start Sunday, and he wound up playing 16 more snaps than fellow tight end Luke Musgrave, who it was assumed would take over as Green Bay's top option at the position with Tucker Kraft (knee) out for the season. It remains to be seen how the playing time will be divided among the two -- as well as Josh Whyle, who scored in Week 11 -- moving forward, but none are particularly appealing fantasy options at this point.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

John FitzPatrick: 'All I care about is winning' TE John FitzPatrick spoke with the media following practice on Saturday as the Packers prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday nig...

NOVEMBER 8 • PACKERS.COM

Packers tight end Luke Musgrave to have bigger role after Tucker Kraft's injury

The Green Bay Packers will be relying more on tight end Luke Musgrave now that Tucker Kraft will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Finishes without target FitzPatrick was not targeted in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Panthers.

Impact FitzPatrick played 18 snaps in Week 9 but did not have a pass thrown his direction for the third time in five games. He will likely be more involved moving forward with fellow tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) out for the season, but just how much remains to be seen, and he presumably remains the second option at his position behind Luke Musgrave.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft has torn ACL and will miss remainder of the season

Green Bay’s Tucker Kraft was on his way to putting together one of the most prolific seasons by any tight end in Packers history

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Notches short reception in win FitzPatrick corralled his lone target for a four-yard reception Sunday in the Packers' 35-25 win over the Steelers.

Impact FitzPatrick took the field for 22 of the Packers' 64 offensive snaps, with his 34 percent share placing him ahead of Luke Musgrave (19 percent) for second among the team's tight ends. Starter Tucker Kraft continued to lead the way in both playing time (59 snaps) and production (7-143-2 receiving line on nine targets) by a healthy margin, and so long as Kraft stays healthy, FitzPatrick won't have much of an opportunity to see his role on offense expand.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

All set for Week 4 FitzPatrick (groin) was a full participant at practice Friday, Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV reports.

Impact FitzPatrick was limited at practice to open the week due to an apparent groin issue, but he now appears to be a full go for Sunday Night Football in Dallas. The tight end has caught all three of his targets for 14 yards and a touchdown over three games this season.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice FitzPatrick (groin) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact FitzPatrick reeled in two passes for 12 yards and a touchdown in the team's 13-10 loss to the Browns in Week 3, but he may have suffered a groin injury in the game. The tight end's ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a positive sign, and he'll have two more chances to practice in full ahead of Sunday night's contest in Dallas.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' LaFleur preaches importance of focusing on the present after surprising loss to Browns

So much for the talk of an undefeated season for the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Tallies first touchdown FitzPatrick was targeted twice and caught two passes for 12 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns.

Impact Starting tight end Tucker Kraft filled his usual role in Week 3 despite an injury scare a few days prior, but FitzPatrick still managed to find the end zone for the first time as a professional. FitzPatrick and fellow tight end Luke Musgrave have relatively split the snaps behind Kraft, and barring a setback for the starter that will likely continue.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Szmyt's 55-yard field goal as time expires rallies Browns to 13-10 victory over Packers

Andre Szmyt kicked a 55-yard field goal as time expired to lead the Cleveland Browns to a 13-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

John FitzPatrick scores first NFL TOUCHDOWN | Packers vs. Browns Green Bay Packers TE John FitzPatrick catches a 3-yard touchdown pass from QB Jordan Love during Sunday's Week 3 game against the Cleveland...

SEPTEMBER 21 • PACKERS.COM

John FitzPatrick's first NFL TD marks first end-zone access in Browns-Packers game Green Bay Packers tight end John FitzPatrick catches a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jordan Love.

SEPTEMBER 21 • NFL.COM

Jordan Love finds John FitzPatrick for a three-yard TD to extend Packers' lead over Browns | NFL Highlights

SEPTEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

Fills third tight end spot FitzPatrick was targeted once and caught one pass for two yards in Sunday's 27-13 victory over the Lions.

Impact FitzPatrick was activated rather than fellow tight end Ben Sims and served as the third option at his position behind Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave. FitzPatrick played only two fewer snaps than Musgrave, but chances are he will remain in a bit role as long as the two players ahead of him are available.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Packers TE John FitzPatrick is 'just a worker … blue-collar type' Key comments from Green Bay’s offensive assistants

AUGUST 18 • PACKERS.COM

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