Desmond Emil "Dez" Fitzpatrick (born December 17, 1997) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Fitzpatrick was drafted by the

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in the fourth round with the 109th overall pick in the

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. Fitzpatrick signed his four-year rookie contract with Tennessee on May 17, 2021. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. Fitzpatrick was signed to the active roster on November 13, 2021, following

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being placed on injured reserve. On November 23, Fitzpatrick scored his first career touchdown against the Houston Texans on an 18-yard reception from

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. On August 30, 2022, Fitzpatrick was waived by the Titans and signed to the practice squad the next day. His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 7, 2023.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 11, 2023, Fitzpatrick signed a reserve/future contract with the

. He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 14. He was waived on October 2 and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/futures contract on January 17, 2024.

References

External links

Louisville Cardinals bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fitzpatrick, Dez 1997 births Living people American football wide receivers Louisville Cardinals football players People from Farmington Hills, Michigan Players of American football from Oakland County, Michigan Tennessee Titans players Pittsburgh Steelers players