Dominique Dafney
| No. 46 – Carolina Panthers | |||||||||
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| Undrafted: | 2020 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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Dominique Dafney (born June 3, 1997) is an American professional
College career
Dafney began his career at
Professional career
| Height | Weight | |||||||||||
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| 6 ft 2+1⁄8 in (1.88 m) |
235 lb (107 kg) | |||||||||||
| Values from Pro Day[4] | ||||||||||||
Indianapolis Colts (first stint)
Dafney was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent August 26, 2020.[5] He was waived by the Colts on September 8, 2020, during final roster cuts.[6]
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers signed Dafney to their practice squad on October 12, 2020.[7] He was elevated to the active roster on December 5 for the team's week 13 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on December 12.[9] On December 27, he recorded his first NFL catch, a 13-yard reception from Aaron Rodgers, during a Week 16 victory over the Tennessee Titans. On January 3, 2021, Dafney caught his first NFL touchdown during a Week 17 win against the Chicago Bears.[10]
On September 25, 2021, Dafney was placed on injured reserve.[11] He was reactivated on October 28, 2021.[12] He signed his tender offer from the Packers on April 18, 2022, to keep him with the team.[13] He was waived/injured on August 16, 2022, and placed on injured reserve.[14] The Packers reached an injury settlement with Dafney on August 22, 2022, making him a free agent.[15]
Denver Broncos
On September 13, 2022, Dafney was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad. He was released on October 10, 2022.[16]
Indianapolis Colts (second stint)
On December 20, 2022, Dafney was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[17] He was released on December 29.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On January 23, 2023, Dafney signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[18] He was waived on August 28.[19]
Memphis Showboats
On February 21, 2024, Dafney signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL).[20] He was waived on March 23.[21]
Carolina Panthers
On December 3, 2024, Dafney signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[22] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.[23]
NFL career statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||
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| G | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FUM | Lost | ||
| 2020 | GB | 5 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | GB | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 4 | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Source: NFL.com | ||||||||||
References
- ^ Leistikow, Chad (April 18, 2017). "Hawkeyes' WR shortage finds help from junior-college trio". USA Today. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ "Camp Notebook: Fountain embraces chance to compete again". The Herald Bulletin. August 26, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ a b Hodkiewicz, Wes (January 5, 2021). "Dominique Dafney's emergence embodies 'the beauty of this game'". Green Bay Packers. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Dominique Dafney College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ Hickey, Kevin (August 26, 2020). "Colts sign TE Dominique Dafney". USA Today. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ "Dominique Dafney: Cut by Colts". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 8, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ Huber, Bill (October 12, 2020). "Packers Add Versatile, Athletic Dafney to Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ "Packers' Dominique Dafney: Rises to active roster". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. December 5, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ "Packers activate RB AJ Dillon from the exempt/COVID-19 list". Packers.com. December 12, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Hodkiewicz, Wes (January 3, 2021). "Packers lock up No. 1 seed for NFC playoffs by beating Bears, 35–16". Packers.com. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Packers place TE Dominique Dafney on injured reserve". Packers.com. September 25, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ Alper, Josh (October 28, 2021). "Packers activate Dominique Dafney from IR, call up Ben Braden from practice squad". Pro Football Talk. NBCSports.com. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ Alper, Josh (April 19, 2022). "Packers re-sign six as offseason program gets going". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ "Packers claim tight end off waivers from Carolina Panthers". packers.com. August 16, 2022. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ Kruse, Zach (August 22, 2022). "Packers reach injury settlement with TE Dominique Dafney". PackersWire. USAToday.com. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 10, 2022). "Broncos promote WR Kendall Hinton to active roster, place three players on injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ "Colts Place RB Jonathan Taylor On Injured Reserve, Waive DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, Sign RB Jordan Wilkins To 53-Man Roster, Sign LB Cameron McGrone From New England Patriots' Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 20, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Scott (January 23, 2023). "Bucs Add TE Dominique Dafney on Futures Deal". Buccaneers.com.
- ^ Stroud, Rick (August 28, 2023). "Bucs release QB John Wolford, LB Patrick O'Connor, among others". Tampa Bay Times.
- ^ @UFL_PR (February 21, 2024). "The United Football League has agreed to terms with the following player" (Tweet). Retrieved February 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Memphis Showboats Announce Training Camp Roster Moves". UFLBoard.com. March 23, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Rizzuti, Anthony (December 3, 2024). "Panthers announce flurry of practice-squad moves, including 4 additions". Panthers Wire. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "Panthers sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts on Monday". Panthers Wire. USA Today. January 6, 2025.