John FitzPatrick injury status: Latest on Packers TE for Fantasy Football Week 14

John FitzPatrick was the Georgia Bulldogs' national champion at the collegiate level, but he has yet to see as much success as a pro. The former Bulldogs standout started his career with the Atlanta Falcons but bounced between the main roster and the practice squad.

FitzPatrick is now with the Green Bay Packers, where he is a backup. Let's look at the tight end's availability for Week 14.

John FitzPatrick injury status

John FitzPatrick was a full participant in Tuesday's training session, per CBS Sports. The veteran tight end dealt with a back injury in his side's Week 13 win over the Miami Dolphins. Hence, he started the week on the injury report and was a limited participant in the game.

FitzPatrick moved gingerly throughout the matchup against the Miami Dolphins in Week 13. He finished the game with one reception and two receiving yards. His participation in Tuesday's training bodes well for the Packers, who have just three fit wide receivers on their roster.

While FitzPatrick is set to feature on Thursday, the injury status of some of his teammates is less clear. Cornerback Corey Ballentine (knee) and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) haven't practiced all week. They need to attend Wednesday's session to have a chance of playing against the Detroit Lions on Thursday.

How has John FitzPatrick performed this season?

The Green Bay Packers signed John FitzPatrick from the Atlanta Falcons practice squad on Oct. 11. The signing was necessitated by Luke Musgrave's addition to the injured reserve.

Due to FitzPatrick's signing, the Packers now have Tucker Kraft, Ben Sims and him as the fit tight ends on their depth chart. The Packers are a versatile team with a potent wide receiver room and an efficient running back committee. They should do just fine in the absence of Luke Musgrave.

The Packers are in the playoff hunt and look well-placed to qualify. They're currently 9-3, with losses against serious playoff hopefuls. They'll get the chance to exert revenge on the Detroit Lions in TNF of Week 14 after they were handily defeated in Week 9.