Impact Dawson was cut by Carolina after he landed on their injured reserve list prior to the season opener. The cornerback will look to land a role with Pittsburgh as he is now healthy.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DUKE DAWSON
Trying out with Pittsburgh Dawson (groin) worked out with the Steelers Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
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Dealing with injury Dawson was placed on the practice squad injured list for an undisclosed reason Saturday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Dawson was cut by the Broncos on Tuesday but was signed to the practice squad afterward. However, he'll now be forced to miss time with his unspecified injury.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Broncos activate CB Duke Dawson Jr. from Physically Unable to Perform list, place QB Drew Lock on Reserve/COVID-19 Dawson, a second-round pick in 2018 by the Patriots, has appeared in 26 games for the Broncos since the team traded for him ahead of the 201...
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Back at practice Dawson (knee) was designated to return from the PUP list Wednesday.
Impact Dawson has been on the PUP list since the start of training camp as he continued his recovery from torn ACL, LCL and sprained MCL, and he's now been cleared to take the practice field. The 2018 second-round pick now has a 21-day practice window during which he can be reinstated to the active roster.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on reserve/PUP list The Broncos placed Dawson (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Denver Broncos official website reports.
Impact Dawson is still recovering from surgery to repair his torn ACL, LCL and sprained MCL that he sustained in Week 14 last year. He will be eligible to return by Week 7 at the earliest, but when he returns, he will be firmly planted behind Patrick Surtain and Kyle Fuller on the depth chart.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos place Essang Bassey, Duke Dawson Jr., Baron Browning on Physically Unable to Perform list While Bassey, Dawson and Browning will begin training camp on PUP, several other Broncos who have rehabbed from injuries will avoid the desi...
JULY 24, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
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Move to IR official The Broncos placed Dawson (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Impact Dawson suffered a torn ACL, LCL and sprained MCL in Sunday's win over the Panthers, so this move was expected. The Florida product is expected to undergo surgery in the near future and faces a lengthy recovery process, unclear if he'll be ready for the start of the 2021 season. As of now, De'Vante Bausby, Nate Hairston and Michael Ojemudia are the only healthy and available cornerbacks on the roster.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Knee damage goes beyond ACL Dawson suffered a torn ACL, LCL and a sprained MCL in Sunday's 37-27 win over the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Dawson will undergo surgery in the near future, and he faces a lengthy recovery due to the extensive knee damage he incurred. It's unclear if he'll be ready for the season opener in 2021. With Essang Bassey (torn ACL) and Bryce Callahan (foot) already on IR and A.J. Bouye suspended for the year, the Broncos will need to dig deeper in their cornerback depth. Michael Ojemudia and De'Vante Bausby figure to cover the outside cornerback positions moving forward.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Torn ACL confirmed Dawson suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 32-27 win over the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Dawson's season is over, and he'll be placed on injured reserve in the coming days. Starting cornerbacks Essang Bassey (torn ACL) and Bryce Callahan (foot) are already on injured reserve, while A.J. Bouye has been suspended for the rest of the season. Moving forward, Michael Ojemudia and D'Vante Bausby figure to cover the outside corner positions with Will Parks slotting into the nickel role.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Torn ACL feared The Broncos fear that Dawson suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's win over the Panthers, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Impact Dawson suffered a non-contact knee injury while blitzing in the first quarter. The team expects that an MRI will confirm a torn ACL on Monday. This is yet another hit to the Broncos' secondary, which currently has Bryce Callahan (foot) and Essang Bassey (torn ACL) on injured reserve, while A.J. Bouye is suspended for the rest of the season.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Duke Dawson Jr. exits #DENvsCAR in first quarter with leg injury Dawson is out for the rest of the game, the team announced.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Carted off Sunday Dawson won't return to Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a knee injury.
Impact Dawson sustained the non-contact injury during the first quarter on a blitz and was carted off the field. It's not a great sign the 25-year-old was ruled out almost immediately after leaving the game. Kevin Toliver and De'Vante Bausby could have increased roles for the Broncos.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos CB Duke Dawson carted off field vs. Panthers It was a non-contact injury for Dawson.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
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