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Broncos GM says he wanted to do right by Von Miller

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton says he wanted to do right by Von Miller and trade him to a Super Bowl contender like the Los Angeles Rams after all he did for the fran...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Miller bids final farewell to Broncos before heading to Rams

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Lands on reserve/PUP list The Broncos placed Bassey (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Denver Broncos' official website reports.

Impact Bassey started training camp on the PUP list as he continued to rehab from his December surgery to repair his torn ACL. He will now miss at least the first six weeks of the regular season, and when he returns, he will have an uphill battle to surpass Ronald Darby, Bryce Callahan and Kary Vincent 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

Won't be 100 percent for camp Bassey (knee) will begin training camp with limitations, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Bassey underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in December, so it's not too surprising he won't be fully cleared for the start of camp. The UDFA played well as a rookie in 12 games before the injury with 23 tackles (21 solo) and an interception, though he may not be ready for Week 1 while working through his rehab.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Courtland Sutton impressing in rehab; Albert Okwuegbunam, Essang Bassey likely not 'full speed' to start training camp "I can’t imagine that he could be doing any better than he is at this stage in rehab," Head Coach Vic Fangio said of Sutton.

MAY 2, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Herbert could add to rookie marks when Chargers host Broncos

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DECEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Denver rookie Ojemudia makes most of 2nd chance in secondary

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DECEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Lock ditches daredevil ways, rides patience, poise to win

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DECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Broncos' Donatell: COVID-19 both weakened and awakened him

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DECEMBER 11, 2020 • Associated Press

Broncos, Panthers fallen on hard times since Super Bowl 50

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DECEMBER 11, 2020 • Associated Press

Heads to IR The Broncos placed Bassey (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Bassey was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee following Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, so this news isn't quite surprising. The undrafted free agent out of Wake Forest performed well in his rookie campaign, compiling 23 tackles (21 solo) and an interception across 12 games. He'll hit the recovery trail after surgery, as it's unclear whether he'll be ready for the the beginning of the 2021 season.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos place CB Essang Bassey on IR The Broncos also designated Derrek Tuszka for return from IR and began his 21-day practice window.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos' A.J. Bouye suspended six games for PED violation

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DECEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Vic Fangio's chutzpah on defense isn't matched on offense

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DECEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Out for season Bassey suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs and will undergo season-ending surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact An undrafted rookie out of Wake Forest, Bassey played a major role in the Broncos' secondary this season and was quite impressive in the process. He allowed just 188 receiving yards and a touchdown over 12 games (354 snaps). Bassey will soon join Bryce Callahan (foot) on injured reserve. With the injury happening so late in the season, it's unclear if Bassey will be ready for the 2021 campaign. Duke Dawson is expected to bump into a starting role moving forward.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: Essang Bassey to miss rest of 2020 with knee injury Bassey started three games for the Broncos this season after making the Broncos' roster as an undrafted player.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Chiefs rally to beat Broncos 22-16 to clinch playoff berth

Patrick Mahomes threw for 318 yards and a touchdown, Harrison Butker was perfect on five field goals, and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame some red-zone woes and major mistakes that...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Essang Bassey out for remainder of #DENvsKC after knee injury Also, Graham Glasgow returned after suffering a foot injury in the first quarter.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Injures knee on SNF Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.

Impact Bassey hurt his knee in the third quarter and was promptly ruled out, which suggests the injury could be serious. Duke Dawson will step in for the injured Bassey as the Denver defense attempts to keep Patrick Mahomes and the high-flying Kansas City passing game in check.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Denver Broncos: Essang Bassey appears to be team’s latest undrafted star Denver Broncos defensive back Essang Bassey is well on his way in the NFL. The former Wake Forest star was signed by the Broncos as an undra...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Broncos bringing QBs to KC to face Mahomes and Chiefs

The Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is putting together one of the best seasons of any quarterback in NFL history

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Hill leads Saints to 31-3 rout of QB-challenged Broncos

Taysom Hill ran for two touchdowns and led the New Orleans Saints to a 31-3 rout of the Denver Broncos who were without any of their four quarterbacks over coronavirus concerns

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

‘I’m just overwhelmed with emotions’: CB Essang Bassey adds to Broncos’ history of successful undrafted free agents The Broncos have now had an undrafted rookie make their initial 53-man roster in 16 of the last 17 seasons.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Continues climb up depth chart Bassey's recent rise made established veterans Isaac Yiadom and De'Vante Bausby expendableZac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact A few weeks ago, Bassey looked like a potential developmental project after going undrafted out of Wake Forest. Now, with Yiadom traded and the presumed CB3 Bausby cut, Bassey could slot as high as CB3 or CB4 depending on the matchup and development of fellow youngsters Davontae Harris and Michael Ojemudia. Reports out of camp have been that Bassey performed well at nickelback in practice this week.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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