Phillip Dorsett II Injury News & Updates

Dorsett signed with the Raiders' practice squad Friday.

Dorsett spent the summer with Las Vegas but was part of the team's cuts late last month. Now 32 years old, Dorsett hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2023 with the Broncos.

Dorsett was released by the Raiders on Monday.

Dorsett signed with Las Vegas in July, recording three catches for 36 yards while appearing in one preseason game with the team. The wide receiver spent a substantial chunk of the 2024 campaign with the Falcons' practice squad, and he'll likely garner a similar opportunity with another team ahead of the 2025 season.

The Raiders signed Dorsett to a contract Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Dorsett previously signed with the Raiders in March of 2023, but he was unable to break camp with the club. The veteran wideout hasn't gotten into an NFL game since that 2023 campaign, when he played in two regular-season contests with Denver and didn't catch any of his three targets. Dorsett will now have a chance to compete for a depth role in the Raiders' receiver corps, though he'll likely need to make a good impression to nab a roster spot.

Dorsett was released by the Falcons on Monday.

Dorsett inked a reserve/future deal with the Falcons in early January, but it now appears the team has decided to part ways with the veteran wideout. The 2015 first-round pick last appeared in an NFL regular-season game with the Broncos in 2023, failing to catch any of his three targets across 34 offensive snaps. Now a free agent, Dorsett will likely look to find work with a team in need of wide receiver depth.

Dorsett signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on Monday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

The 2015 first-round pick from Miami signed with the Falcons' practice squad in late October after failing to catch on with the Broncos, and he's expected to remain in Atlanta following Monday's contract agreement. Dorsett most recently appeared in an NFL game in 2023 with the Broncos, failing to catch any of his three targets over two contests.

Atlanta signed Dorsett to the practice squad Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Dorsett was released by the Broncos in late August after he failed to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. The 2015 first-round pick will give the Falcons depth at wide receiver in case he is elevated to the active roster on game day.

The Broncos are releasing Dorsett on Monday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

The 2015 first-round pick spent most of his 2023 campaign on the Broncos' practice squad, and he could very well end up on there again after his release Monday.

Dorsett (leg) has returned to Sunday's preseason game against the Cardinals, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Dorsett briefly left Sunday's game due to a leg injury, but the 2015 first-round pick is back on the field.

Dorsett is questionable to return to Sunday's preseason game against Arizona due to a leg injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Dorsett injured his leg in the second half of Sunday's contest. The 2015 first-round pick is competing for a depth wide receiver spot on the Broncos' 53-man roster.

Dorsett signed with the Broncos on Monday after being released on Friday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

The wide receiver spent 2023 with Denver's practice squad, played in two games and didn't catch any of his three targets. The 2015 first-round pick has just 21 catches over the past four seasons with four different teams. Now he'll get a chance to stick with Denver on a depth chart that includes 12 wide receivers.

Dorsett is slated to be released by the Broncos on Friday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Dorsett spend the 2023 season on Denver's practice squad, but he won't stick with the team as rookie minicamp gets fully underway. The 2015 first-round pick appeared in two games last season but didn't secure any of this three targets, and he'll now need to search for a depth opportunity elsewhere in the league.

Dorsett signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on Monday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Dorsett spent the entirety of the 2023 campaign with Denver's practice squad, joining the active roster twice during the year, failing to record a reception on three targets while playing 34 offensive snaps. The wide receiver will now look to earn a full-time role with the team when they report to camp ahead of the 2024 season in a few months.

The Broncos reverted Dorsett to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Dorsett was elevated from the practice squad for the second time this season ahead of Sunday's Week 17 win over the Chargers, and he played 28 offensive snaps in the contest. The wideout drew two targets but didn't catch either one, and he's been unable to reel in any of his three targets on the campaign. Courtland Sutton (concussion) and Marvin Mims (hamstring) were both inactive Sunday, and Dorsett could be elevated again for Week 18 if either or both of the pair sits out again.

The Broncos elevated Dorsett from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

This will be Dorsett's second elevation to the active roster this season. The first time he was active on game day was Week 1 against the Raiders, when he played six offensive snaps and didn't catch his lone target. Courtland Sutton (concussion) won't play Sunday, and how much work Dorsett is given could depend on whether Jerry Jeudy (illness) and/or Marvin Mims (hamstring) miss the game as well.

Dorsett reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction blog.

Dorsett was elevated to the team's active roster Saturday along with fellow wideout Lil'Jordan Humphrey. Dorsett played just six snaps Sunday and failed to haul in his lone target.

Dorsett was elevated to the Broncos' active roster Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Dorsett signed with Denver's practice squad one day after being released by the Raiders on Aug. 29. He's joined by fellow wideout Lil'Jordan Humphrey on the 53-man roster. The 2015 first-round pick out of Miami appeared in 15 games for the Texans last season when he registered 20 catches for 257 yards and a touchdown.

Dorsett is signing with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Dorsett was released by the Raiders on Tuesday, and he'll remain in the AFC West as part of Denver's practice squad. He appeared in 15 games with the Texans last year and secured 20 of 40 targets for 257 yards and a touchdown.

Dorsett is slated to be released by the Raiders on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Dorsett spent the entire offseason in Las Vegas, but he won't remain part of Jimmy Garoppolo's receiving corps as the deadline to cut down to a 53-man roster quickly approaches. The 30-year-old veteran secured 20 of 40 targets for 257 yards and a touchdown in 15 appearances with the Texans last season. He should be able to secure a depth spot elsewhere in the league.

Dorsett has agreed to sign with the Raiders, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

In 15 games with the Texans in 2022, Dorsett recorded 20 catches for 257 yards and a touchdown on 40 targets. This coming season, the 30-year-old figures to handle a complementary role in a Raiders' wideout corps that is slated to be led by returnee Davante Adams and pending free agent addition Jakobi Meyers.

Dorsett (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Dorsett was unable to practice Friday after a limited session Thursday and was subsequently ruled out. He finishes the 2022 season with 20 catches for 257 yards and one touchdown on 40 targets.

The Texans listed Dorsett as a limited practice participant Thursday due to a hamstring issue.

Dorsett wasn't included on the Texans' initial Week 18 practice report issued Wednesday, so his addition a day later might suggest that he suffered the injury at some point during Thursday's practice. The wideout will have another chance Friday to practice in some capacity before the Texans decide whether he carries an injury designation into Sunday's season finale in Indianapolis.

Dorsett caught three of a season-high six targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Jacksonville in Week 17.

Dorsett, who played 39 snaps, has benefitted from Nico Collins' season-ending foot injury and racked up 16 targets over the last five weeks and averaged 44 snaps. His playing dipped the last two weeks with Brandin Cooks' return from a calf injury, but Dorsett remains a potential option.

Dorsett recorded three catches on three targets for 45 yards in Saturday's 19-14 win over the Titans.

Dorsett finished with fewer targets than both Brandin Cooks and Chris Moore in targets, though he was the most efficient of the group with his opportunity. All three of his receptions came in the fourth quarter, highlighted by 20 and 18-yard gains. Despite an increased role in the absence of Nico Collins (foot), Dorsett managed to top 40 receiving yards for the first time since Week 9.

Dorsett did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to Kansas City in Week 15.

With Houston's top two wide receivers unavailable due to injury for a second consecutive week, Dorsett once again was given ample playing time. And his production was meager. Dorsett has four catches on six targets for 36 yards over his last 154 snaps.

Dorsett recorded two receptions on three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys.

Dorsett was expected to see an expanded role in the absence of Brandin Cooks (groin) and Nico Collins (groin). However, he was out-produced by both Chris Moore and Amari Rodgers, while delivering a disappointing performance of his own. Dorsett will fade to an even further peripheral role in the offense once one of Cooks or Collins is able to return, though he's proven unreliable even in their absence.

Dorsett's in line to work as the top outside wide receiver for the Texans against Dallas on Sunday, as both Nico Collins (foot) and Brandin Cooks (calf) have been ruled out.

Dorsett has previously filled in as a starter on the outside for one or the other, but he's in line to head up Houston's passing attack with both Cooks and Collins unavailable. Davis Mills will be throwing to Dorsett, as the second-year quarterback has reclaimed the starting job after ceding it to Kyle Allen for the past two weeks.

Dorsett caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Browns in Week 13.

Dorsett was given a boost in playing time with Brandin Cooks (calf) sidelined, but Nico Collins (10 targets) was the target beneficiary. Houston's passing offense is near the bottom of the league, which makes it hard for fantasy managers to rely on their wideouts.

Dorsett is expected to serve as one of the Texans' three starting receivers Sunday against the Browns with Brandin Cooks (calf) inactive for the contest, Aaron Wilson of SI.com reports.

Nico Collins has drawn at least seven targets in each of the past three games and should serve as Houston's clear No. 1 receiver Sunday, but the absence of Cooks will at least open up more work for Dorsett and Chris Moore. When Cooks and Collins were both sidelined Week 9 against the Eagles, Dorsett played 77 percent of the Texans' offensive snaps and finished with three receptions for 69 yards on five targets.

Dorsett caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 30-15 loss to the Dolphins in Week 12.

Dorsett's caught just 10 of 24 targets this season, but that says more about the quarterback situation in Houston than the wide receiver. He's survived numerous challenges from practice-squad members and waiver claims but holds onto the fourth wideout job. The next candidate to replace him is Amari Rodgers, a claim off waivers from Green Bay, who has been a healthy inactive for the two games since he was added to the roster.

Dorsett did not catch his lone target and played 14 snaps in Sunday's 23-10 loss to Washington

Dorsett's usage was down after entering the game on a relatively significant run, having caught eight of 17 targets for 142 yards and a touchdown over the last four games. The Texans claimed wideout Amari Rodgers off waivers, so Dorsett's role could diminish in the coming weeks.

Dorsett (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Dorsett's full workout Thursday puts him in line to suit up Sunday against the Giants, but the receiver could be in line for a more muted role after compiling 10 targets between the past two contests while playing more than three-quarters of the Texans' snaps on offense in both of those games. Houston's top two wideouts -- Nico Collins (chest) and Brandin Cooks (wrist) -- both sat out the team's Week 9 loss to the Eagles, but the two were able to practice Thursday in a limited capacity and are seemingly trending toward returns to the lineup this weekend.

Dorsett (ankle) was a limited in Wednesday's practice.

Dorsett filled in as a starter last Thursday against the Eagles, catching three of five targets for 69 yards in a 29-17 loss with both Brandin Cooks (personal/wrist) and Nico Collins (groin) inactive. Collins returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, while Cooks is back with the team but didn't practice.

Dorsett secured three of five targets for 69 yards in the Texans' 29-17 loss to the Eagles on Thursday night.

Dorsett enjoyed an expanded role with Brandin Cooks (personal) and Nico Collins (groin) unavailable, and he took advantage of the opportunity by posting a team-high receiving yardage tally. Dorsett also tied Chris Moore for the team lead in targets, and although Cooks at minimum could be back in action for a Week 10 matchup versus the Giants, Dorsett has demonstrated some utility as a complementary option by posting a 6-120-1 line over his last three games.

Dorsett may see expanded opportunities Thursday against the Eagles with Nico Collins (groin) ruled out and Brandin Cooks (wrist/personal) listed as questionable but not expected to play, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

With Collins out this past Sunday against the Titans, Dorsett started and logged 45 of a possible 54 snaps on offense en route to catching one of his five targets for six yards. Now that Cooks is on track to sit out Thursday along with Collins, Dorsett and Chris Moore will likely lead the Texans' Week 9 wideout corps, with Tyron Johnson also in the mix as a third option at receiver. While no member of the trio profiles as a high-percentage fantasy lineup option, Dorsett should at least log plenty of snaps versus Philadelphia. He thus represents an option for those in deeper formats who need to replace Cooks or are in need of short-term wideout depth, with six NFL teams on bye this week.

Dorsett caught one of five targets for six yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans.

With Nico Collins (groin) sidelined, Dorsett saw a season high in targets but wasn't able to get on the same page as quarterback Davis Mills. No. 1 wideout Brandin Cooks is rumored to be on the trade block, so even if Collins is back in action next week against the Eagles, Dorsett could still find himself in a starting role and with an opportunity to develop some chemistry with Mills in the second half.

Dorsett would be the expected starter Week 8 against Tennessee, if Nico Collins (groin) is unable to play Sunday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Dorsett filled in for Collins in Week 7's loss to the Raiders, catching two of three targets for 45 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown over a season-high 35 snaps. The two receivers are notably different in stature and frame, so the 5-foot-10, 192-pound Dorsett will not be used in the same fashion as Collins (6-foot-4, 215 pounds). That means instead of having a matchup advantage based on size, Dorsett will have to use his speed and sense of defensive coverages to get open.

Dorsett caught two of three targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Raiders.

The veteran wideout's only reception of the season prior to Sunday came back in eek 3, but Dorsett got a little more involved in this one and got into the end zone for the first time since 2019 when he hauled in a 25-yard toss from Davis Mills late in the third quarter. Houston's thin WR group got a little thinner Sunday when Nico Collins suffered a groin injury, and Brandin Cooks might be on the trade block, so Dorsett could be headed for a much more significant role in Week 8 against the Titans.

Dorsett was not targeted over 11 snaps in Week 5's 13-6 win over Jacksonville.

With Chris Moore (hip) unavailable, this looked like a good spot for Dorsett to earn more playing time, but instead the little-used Tyler Johnson (25 snaps) was the beneficiary. Dorsett has appeared in four games this season, catching one pass on four targets for 15 yards over 39 snaps.

Dorsett caught his lone target for 15 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Bears in Week 3.

Dorsett returned to the active roster after a Week 2 inactive and played 13 snaps. He was often the third wideout on the field, but Dorsett remains behind Chris Moore (31 snaps) on the depth chart.

Dorsett (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 clash against the Broncos.

After logging four snaps in the Week 1 tie with the Colts and failing to come up with his lone target, Dorsett won't see the field in Week 2. The veteran speedster's inactive status locks in No. 4 receiver duties for Chris Conley versus Denver.

Dorsett played just four snaps and failed to catch is lone target in Sunday's 20-20 with Indianapolis in Week 1.

After a promising three-game stint with the Texans last December, Dorsett followed up with a good preseason that suggested a bigger role for him than a four-snap cameo. Chris Moore (34 snaps) and Chris Conley (10 snaps), who was elevated from the practice squad, got more run that Dorsett.

Dorsett caught three of three targets for 48 yards in Friday's preseason win over the Rams. He also returned one kickoff for 14 yards.

Dorsett was involved in two of Houston's three touchdown drives. Late in the first half, he hauled in a 32-yard throw while staying in bounds to set up the Texans' first score. He also drew a pass interference penalty, advancing the ball 46 yards, on the game-winning drive. The speedy wideout has a reputation as a deep threat, but Dorsett ran routes on the outside (65 percent) and inside (35 percent) in 2021, per Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle, which could be helpful to the offense that will be without projected slot receiver John Metchie (illness) this season.

Dorsett caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over the Saints.

Dorsett played 21 snaps, all in the first half, and appears ticketed to a spot among the top five wide receivers. Houston's top two receivers -- Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins -- did not play, which gave plenty of opportunities for those further down the depth chart. After the top two, some order of Dorsett, Chris Conley and Chris Moore should follow. If the Texans carry six wideouts, players like Jalen Camp (four targets, two catches, 53 yards, one TD) or Connor Wedington (three targets, two catches, five yards) could make the final roster.

Dorsett was on the field for the first time at training camp Friday,

Dorsett had been hobbled by a foot injury late in 2021 and was not an on-field participant for offseason activities. Houston head coach Lovie Smith said Dorsett is in the mix for one of the top five spots at wideout.

Dorsett has been running daily and will be ready when Houston begins training camp in July, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

Dorsett made the claim, one which has been heard by many a player rehabbing an injury during the offseason, that he's "in the best shape of his life." After one week on the Texans' practice squad last December, he was signed to the active roster. Dorsett appeared in three games -- each week, his production increased -- before the season ended prematurely by a foot injury. Houston's wide receiver room is led by Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins, which leaves Dorsett batting with Chris Conley outside the numbers, and rookie John Metchie (knee) who is considered the frontrunner in the slot, if healthy.

Dorsett (foot) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

As expected, Dorsett will miss the final two games of the regular season after injuring his foot in Week 16. The 2015 first-round pick will end his 2021 campaign with seven catches for 110 yards across six appearances with three different teams. However, the majority (three catches and 55 yards) of that production came during the game he got injured in. Dorsett isn't expected to need surgery, so he should be fully healthy come the offseason and will likely draw some interest from teams in need of veteran wideout depth heading into the 2022 season.

Dorsett (foot) is expected to miss the final two games of the season but won't need surgery, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Dorsett injured his foot leaping for a pass in the third quarter of Sunday's win over the Chargers and was unable to return to the contest. He finished what will likely be his last game of the season with three catches for 55 yards. The 28-year-old spent time with the Jaguars, Seahawks and Texans during the 2021 campaign and will likely draw some interest from teams in need of veteran wideout depth during the offseason.

Dorsett was forced out of Sunday's game against the Chargers with a foot injury.

Prior to his exit from the contest, Dorsett caught three of his six targets for 55 yards. In his absence, Nico Collins, Chris Conley, and Chris Moore will head Houston's Week 16 wideout corps.

Dorsett secured two of three targets for 43 yards in the Texans' 30-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

The veteran speedster got loose downfield for a 33-yard grab on one of his two catches and checked in a distant second to Brandin Cooks in receptions and receiving yards. The fact Dorsett was involved to an appreciable degree in only his second game with the Texans is encouraging, and although Houston is completely devoid of postseason aspirations, he and Cooks serve as an explosive receiving duo for rookie signal-caller Davis Mills for what's left of the regular season.

Dorsett caught one of three targets for nine yards and had one carry for no gain in Sunday's 33-13 loss to Seattle.

Dorsett, who joined the Texans' organization 10 days ago, was put to immediate use after Davion Davis left the game with an ankle injury. He played 39 snaps (48 percent share), which is significant for a newcomer. Dorsett has very little experience in the offense or familiarity with rookie quarterback Davis Mills, but that could develop over the final weeks of the season if Davis is unavailable.

Dorsett was elevated to the active roster Saturday.

It didn't take long for Dorsett to make his way up to the active roster after joining the practice squad earlier this week. As a result, the veteran wide receiver is now set to appear on his third team this season. The 28-year-old has just one reception despite being active for three games in 2021, but with the Texans lacking any reliable veteran targets outside of Brandin Cooks (back) and Chris Conley, it's possible Dorsett could be involved more Sunday.

Dorsett signed with the Texans' practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Dorsett will join his third team of the season after spending time with Jacksonville and Seattle. With Danny Amendola (knee) being placed on injured reserve Saturday, Dorsett will try to provide some emergency depth for the Texans and ultimately earn another shot on an active roster.

The Seahawks released Dorsett from their practice squad Tuesday.

Dorsett made two appearances for the Seahawks this season, catching his only target for three yards. After being let go by the Jaguars and Seahawks, the sixth-year wideout will now have to search of his third team this season.

Dorsett reverted to Seattle's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transactions report.

Dorsett secured his only target for three yards during Sunday night's loss to Pittsburgh. He's appeared in two games with the Seahawks this season, in addition to one contest with Jacksonville.

Dorsett was elevated from the Seahawks' practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Dorsett will join the active roster for a second straight week. However, he played just five offensive snaps and wasn't targeted in last week's loss to the Rams.

Dorsett reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad following Thursday's loss to the Rams.

Dorsett was elevated for Thursday's matchup but didn't take the field in the loss. The 28-year-old failed to haul in his lone target in an appearance with the Jaguars this season and will now return to Seattle's practice squad.

Dorsett was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for Thursday's game versus the Rams, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

The wide receiver was signed Sept. 30 and will make his first appearance with the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. In 2019, his last full season in the league, he caught 29 passes for 397 yards and five touchdowns as a member of the Patriots.

Dorsett signed with the Seahawks' practice squad Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Dorsett was on the Seahawks' roster for the entire 2020 season, but he didn't play a game due to a foot injury. The 2015 first-round pick suited up for the Jaguars in Week 3 against the Cardinals but logged just one target on seven offensive snaps. He was subsequently cut. The speedster could get an opportunity if Tyler Lockett (hip) or DK Metcalf (foot) miss time.

The Jaguars released Dorsett from their practice squad Monday.

Dorsett played in his first NFL game Sunday since 2019 and failed to record a catch on just one target. He has been released from Jacksonville's practice squad in favor of kicker Matthew Wright, who will look to provide competition to a struggling Josh Lambo.

Dorsett was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

Dorsett hasn't played in an NFL game since 2019 and will likely provide depth at wide receiver with the Jaguars' entire pass-catching corps healthy ahead of Sunday's contest.

The Jaguars signed Dorsett to the practice squad Wednesday.

Dorsett didn't make Jacksonville's initial 53-man roster, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him be bumped from the practice squad at some point in the 2021 season. The 2015 first-round pick missed all of 2020 due to a foot injury, and in the previous five seasons he operated as an occasional deep threat on offense for the Patriots and Colts.

The Jaguars released Dorsett on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

The 2015 first-round pick has now bounced from Indianapolis to New England to Seattle to Jacksonville, catching 124 passes for 1,634 yards and 11 touchdowns in 71 regular-season games. The 28-year-old Dorsett has never managed to hold down a starting job for more than a few weeks at a time.

Dorsett (foot) returned to practice Tuesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Dorsett has been out for a week due to a sore foot, so his presence in the lineup implies he's close to full health. Having said that, his level of participation isn't known. Once he's available without restrictions, he'll be competing for the No. 3 receiver role behind Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Dorsett won't practice Monday due to a sore foot, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Carroll suggested that Dorsett picked up the injury in Saturday's scrimmage, though it doesn't sound like a major concern for the wideout. After signing a one-year deal with Seattle this offseason, Dorsett is vying for a regular role in three-receiver sets alongside Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.

Head coach Pete Carroll said Dorsett is "the fastest guy we've ever had here," Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

It's not surprising that Dorsett's speed hasn't faded since 2015 when he ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. Carroll went as far to estimate that the 27-year-old was sub-4.30, and while that's probably a bit hyperbolic, Dorsett's wheels certainly passed the eye test with the Patriots last year. Even as one of the league's fastest players, though, Dorsett has never recorded more than 528 receiving yards in a season, and his speed advantage over David Moore (ankle) -- 4.43 speed -- may not be enough to fully secure the No. 3 job. As long as both Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf are healthy, whoever earns that job will likely be more of an over-the-top decoy with boom-or-bust fantasy potential rather than a consistent contributor.

Dorsett will sign a one-year deal with the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The speedy Dorsett, who caught 29 passes for 397 yards and five TDs in 14 games with the Patriots last season, now has a chance to claim Seattle's No. 3 wideout role behind Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf. It's a new team context that should garner the 2015 first-rounder added volume after only seeing 54 targets in 2019.

Dorsett finished the 2019 regular season with 29 catches (on 54 targets) for 397 yards and five TDs in 14 games. He also logged three carries for 21 yards.

The 2015 first-rounder started off the season with a two-TD effort in Week 1, but his subsequent production was hit-or-miss and he finished things out by working as the team's No. 4 wide receiver (behind Julian Edelman, Mohamed Sanu and N'Keal Harry) in the Patriots' wild-card loss to the Titans. The 27-year-old is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and it remains to be seen if he re-ups with New England as a complementary option or heads elsewhere in search of a more playing time.

Dorsett left Sunday's game at Philadelphia to be evaluated for a head injury.

In the process of hauling in a 15-yard touchdown from fellow wide receiver Julian Edelman, Dorsett took a hard hit from an Eagles defender and went to the locker room with the sideline concussion spotter shortly thereafter, per Doug Kyed of NESN.com. If diagnosed with a concussion, Dorsett will be subject to the NFL's five-step protocol to be cleared for game action.

Dorsett (hamstring) was projected as a non-participant on Monday's injury report, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

The 26-year-old's hamstring injury isn't believed to be serious, but he'll have a tough time returning on a short week with the Patriots facing the Giants on Thursday. Dorsett will likely need to be listed as a limited participant Tuesday or Wednesday to have a real chance of suiting up.

Dorsett's hamstring injury isn't believed to be too serious, Doug Kyed of NESN reports.

It doesn't sound like Dorsett will miss extended time, but he'll have a hard time healing up in time to play in Week 6, as the Patriots are on a short week before taking on the Giants on Thursday.

Dorsett was forced out of Sunday's game against Washington with a hamstring injury.

With Dorsett ailing, Jakobi Meyers is a candidate to see added snaps Sunday behind starting receivers Julian Edelman and Josh Gordon.

With first-rounder N'Keal Harry (ankle) on IR, the Patriots' wideout corps heading into Week 1 features Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, Demaryius Thomas, Dorsett and undrafted rookies Jakobi Meyers and Gunner Olszewski, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Given that Thomas is bouncing back from an Achilles' injury and was limited at Wednesday's practice with a hamstring issue, it's not hard to imagine a scenario in which Dorsett ends being the team's third-busiest wideout in Week 1, at least in terms of snaps. Though Edelman and Gordon obviously carry more fantasy upside than Dorsett, Harry's placement on IR and uncertainty with regard to how effective Thomas will be out of the gate places Dorsett on the fantasy fringe, just one break away from relevance in that realm.