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Stays in Green Bay The Packers signed Swinson to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Swinson signed to the Packers' practice squad for the team's wild-card matchup against the Bears after being cut by the Cardinals in late December. The 25-year-old will participate in Green Bay's offseason activities and compete for a spot on the active roster next season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Finds work in Green Bay Swinson signed with the Packers' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Swinson spent last offseason with Green Bay but was cut following the preseason. Since then, he's spent time on the practice squads in San Francisco and Arizona but was cut by the Cardinals last week.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Arizona The Cardinals waived Swinson from the practice squad Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Swinson joined the Cardinals' practice squad Oct. 30, and was not elevated for any games throughout his tenure. The tight end was likely waived because the team was able to poach Rivaldo Fairweather from the Cowboys' practice squad. If Swinson clears waivers, he will become a free agent able to sign with any team.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks practice-squad contract with AZ Swinson signed a deal to join the Cardinals' practice squad Thursday.

Impact Swinson spent training camp with the Packers before being let go in late August. He subsequently joined the 49ers' practice squad before being cut last week. The Arizona State product will now try to impress the Cardinals while part of the practice squad, though he has a tricky path to game day action since the team has three healthy tight ends on the 53-man roster in Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins and Josiah Deguara.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets cut from practice squad San Francisco released Swinson from its practice squad Tuesday.

Impact The 49ers added Swinson to their practice squad when regular starting tight end George Kittle went to their injured reserve list after Week 1, and now that Kittle is back in the fold, Swinson is going back to free agency. He'll have to look for his next opportunity with a new team.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 49ers' practice squad Swinson was signed to the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Swinson was let go by the Packers in late August after reeling in one pass for four yards while appearing in one preseason game with the team. The 25-year-old will provide San Francisco with another option at tight end while George Kittle (hamstring) is on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Sign TE Messiah Swinson to Practice Squad The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed TE Messiah Swinson to the team’s practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Dropped by Green Bay Swinson was waived by the Packers on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official website reports.

Impact Swinson appeared in just one preseason contest with Green Bay, reeling in one catch for four yards. He will now likely look for another opportunity elsewhere.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining in Green Bay Swinson signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers on Monday.

Impact Swinson spent most of September on the Panthers' active roster after being signed off the Packers' practice squad Sept. 3. He was a healthy scratch for Carolina's first two regular-season games before being waived Sept. 24, and after clearing waivers he opted to rejoin Green Bay on the practice squad two days later. Swinson will stay with the Packers during the offseason, where he will have the opportunity to participate in OTAs and minicamp ahead of training camp in July.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Green Bay Swinson signed with the Packers' practice squad Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Swinson spent training camp with Green Bay and was on their practice squad before being signed away to the Panthers' active roster ahead of Week 1. However, the Arizona State product never suited up for Carolina and was waived by the team Tuesday. He'll now get another chance with the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets cut loose Swinson was waived by the Panthers on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Swinson was signed off the Packers' practice squad ahead of Week 1 but was a weekly healthy scratch thereafter. He'll now have to find a new opportunity, possibly on Carolina's practice squad, assuming he clears waivers.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Swinson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Swinson is a healthy inactive for a second straight week, and his next chance to suit up will be Week 3 against Las Vegas. The Panthers elevated tight end Feleipe Franks from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, and he will be the fourth tight end behind for Sunday's contest behind Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Jordan Matthews.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Sunday Swinson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Swinson was just signed off the Packers' practice squad less than a week ago, so it's not surprising that he won't be playing in Week 1 for Carolina. Rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders figures to lead the Panthers in snaps at tight end Sunday with Tommy Tremble (hamstring/back) also out.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picked up by Carolina The Panthers signed Swinson off Green Bay's practice squad Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 24-year-old tight end joined the Packers' practice squad after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster, but he's now found a new home in Carolina. Swinson adds depth to a Carolina tight end room that's banged up heading into the Panthers' Week 1 contest against the Saints, as both Ian Thomas (calf) and Tommy Tremble (hamstring) are dealing with injuries.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Green Bay The Packers signed Swinson to their practice squad Wednesday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Impact Swinson failed to record a reception on 28 offensive snaps this preseason, but he's landed with Green Bay's practice squad after missing the team's initial 53-man roster Tuesday. The Arizona State product's most productive collegiate season came in 2022, when he recorded 15 receptions for 185 yards and two touchdowns.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Green Bay The Packers waived Swinson on Tuesday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Impact Undrafted out of Arizona State back in April, Swinson failed to make an impression on the field this preseason, finishing with zero catches on 28 offensive snaps.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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