Dan Vitale RB FA Mon 6/7/21 8:15 PM
Dan Vitale
RB FA
Vitale announced via his personal LinkedIn page Monday that he is moving on from football, Darren Hartwell of Yahoo! Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vitale stated that his body is simply ready to move on from football after he spent the last five seasons in the NFL. His most productive season came in 2019 with Green Bay, when he caught seven passes for 97 yards and rushed for three yards on one carry.
Dan Vitale RB FA Thu 5/27/21 3:20 PM
Dan Vitale
RB FA
The Patriots cut Vitale on Thursday, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vitale opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns related to COVID-19, so his tenure with the Patriots comes to an end without his ever having suited up for a game with the team. The dual-threat fullback shouldn't have much trouble latching on elsewhere this offseason.
Dan Vitale RB FA Mon 7/27/20 6:07 PM
Dan Vitale
RB FA
Vitale is opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The fullback and his wife are parents to a newborn baby, and he's elected to sit out the coming season to remain with his family. In his absence, Jakob Johnson is the Patriots' lone fullback, though Reiss notes that tight ends Dalton Keene and/or Jake Burt could also assist in that area.
Dan Vitale RB FA Fri 3/20/20 6:13 PM
Dan Vitale
RB FA
Vitale (knee) signed a contract with the Patriots on Friday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vitale spent the 2019 campaign in Green Bay, where he mainly contributed as a blocker while also handling limited receiving work. He's recovering from a minor knee procedure undergone early February. The decision to sign Vitale may be a hint that the Patriots do not expect longtime fullback James Develin (neck) to be healthy in time to begin the 2020 regular season.
Dan Vitale RB FA Mon 2/10/20 3:06 PM
Dan Vitale
RB FA
Vitale had his right knee scoped Monday, Olivia Reiner of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vitale missed the final regular-season game and both postseason contests with a knee injury, and this procedure should help him return to full strength by training camp. The 25-year-old fullback mainly played a blocking role with the Packers in 2019 but caught a few passes. He's set to be a free agent in March.
Dan Vitale RB FA Tue 1/21/20 5:19 PM
Dan Vitale
RB FA
Vitale (knee) rushed once for three yards and caught seven passes for 97 yards over 15 regular-season games in 2019.
EDGE Analysis
Vitale missed the season finale and both playoff games due to his knee injury, allowing Jace Sternberger to take a lead-blocking role. The 25-year-old rarely strayed from a blocking role with Green Bay, and he logged a hefty amount of special-teams snaps. It's unclear if the fullback's injury will affect his free-agent status, as Vitale will be an unrestricted free agent in March if he's not re-signed.
Dan Vitale RB FA Sun 1/19/20 5:45 PM
Dan Vitale
RB FA
Vitale (knee) is inactive for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
Vitale doesn't see enough touches on offense to merit fantasy consideration, but the Packers will miss his blocking Sunday. In his absence, tight end Jace Sternberger figures to help out in that area.
Dan Vitale RB FA Fri 1/17/20 5:16 PM
Dan Vitale
RB FA
Vitale (knee) is officially questionable for Sunday's NFC Championship Game in San Francisco, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vitale has missed back-to-back games due to a knee injury, but he did manage a trio of limited practices this week. If available, the versatile fullback will contribute as a key blocker for Green Bay's offense.
Dan Vitale RB FA Sun 1/12/20 5:26 PM
Dan Vitale
RB FA
Vitale (illness) is ruled out for Sunday's NFC divisional-round game against the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Vitale is nursing an illness unrelated to the knee issue that caused him to miss the regular-season finale, but he'll nonetheless miss Sunday's playoff contest. In his stead, Elijah Wellman will operate as the only true fullback on Green Bay's roster.
Dan Vitale RB FA Fri 1/10/20 6:23 PM
Dan Vitale
RB FA
Vitale (knee/illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional-round game versus the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vitale was sidelined by a knee injury in the regular-season finale and kicked off this week as a limited participant on the injury report. However, an illness forced DNPs on Thursday and Friday, which may forecast his upcoming availability. The Packers will make a decision on Vitale roughly 90 minutes before Sunday's 6:40 p.m. ET kickoff.