20 Duke Dawson CB

The Broncos placed Dawson (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

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.

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.

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.

Dawson suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 32-27 win over the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

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 De'Vante Bausby figure to cover the outside corner positions, with Will Parks slotting into the nickel role.

The Broncos fear that Dawson suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's win over the Panthers, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Dawson suffered a noncontact 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.

Dawson won't return to Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a knee injury.

Dawson sustained the noncontact 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.

Dawson (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

After sustaining a concussion during Week 12's loss to the Bills, Dawson made the necessary steps through the league's protocol to suit up for this AFC West clash. The second-year corner has logged at least a 66-percent snap share in four straight games, so he could see similar usage in this contest.

Dawson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Dawson returned to practice on a limited basis Friday after sitting out the first two sessions of the week. Isaac Yiadom or recently-demoted Devontae Harris could fill in if the 24-year-old is unable to play.

Dawson won't return to Sunday's game against the Bills after suffering a concussion, Patrick Smyth of the Broncos' official site reports.

Dawson has logged hefty workloads over the last six games, but now Isaac Yiadom will likely take over his role for the remainder of the contest. The second-year cornerback will be monitored during the upcoming practice week ahead of next Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.

Dawson (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

With injuries mounting in the Broncos secondary, a fully healthy Dawson will likely see between 50 and 60 snaps in a Week 7 matchup with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. With only six tackles, no interceptions and no sacks so far this season, Dawson is not worth owning in IDP formats.

Dawson (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

The injuries continue to stack up in the Broncos' secondary, as Dawson was unable to shake his foot injury and De'Vante Bausby (neck) is on injured reserve. Chris Harris Jr., Isaac Yiadom and a rotation of Coty Sensabaugh and Davontae Harris figure to be the Broncos' top three corners.

Dawson (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Zac Stevens of DNVR reports.

Dawson saw his practice time during the week limited by the injury. Losing Dawson would be a major blow to an already injury-riddled Broncos secondary.

Dawson was limited in Thursday's practice due to a foot injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Dawson appears to have picked up a foot issue during Week 5's win over the Chargers, during which he played a season-high 81 percent of snaps on defense, recording four tackles (two solo). If Dawson is able to get healthy for Week 6, he stands to play another large role in Denver's secondary with De'Vante Bausby (neck) on IR.

The acquisition of Dawson -- acquired from the Patriots on Friday -- provides insurance behind the likes of Bryce Callahan (foot) and ensures that Kareem Jackson will be able to stick at safety, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

The Broncos have rested their starters through almost the entire preseason to get a look at what they had down-roster. It wasn't great and, with Callahan still nursing his foot injury, the notion of giving any of those players regular-season playing time was not something Denver's brass was willing to do. In comes Dawson, who Denver reportedly considered drafting in the early rounds of 2018. Dawson offers yet another chess piece in a secondary full of prototypical nickelbacks. There's a learning curve to Vic Fangio's defense and Dawson was never able to find his place in New England, so expectations should be tempered, but it wouldn't be too surprising to see him play early in order to keep Callahan and others fresh.

Dawson was acquired by the Broncos from the Patriots on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The fact the trade occurred right before roster cutdowns indicates Dawson's roster spot with the Patriots may have been in jeopardy. The 2018 second-round pick spent the first half of last season on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and did not see the field after being designated for return. The 23-year-old will look to take advantage of the fresh start with a new team.

Dawson is a coach's decision inactive for Sunday's contest with the Jets.

Dawson was recently activated off of IR and was expected to make his NFL debut Sunday. With the New England secondary at nearly peak health, Dawson will have to wait until at least Week 13 to see the field.

Coach Bill Belicheck said Dawson could "possibly" contribute for the Patriots on Sunday against the Jets, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

Dawson was activated off injured reserve last week after he missed the first 10 weeks of the season with the hamstring injury. The Patriots secondary is currently in solid health, so it remains to be seen what role the rookie second-round pick will settle into. Nonetheless, he appears set ready to make his NFL debut in Week 12.

Dawson (hamstring) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Dawson was activated from injured reserve last week, and now appears to have fully recovered from his lingering hamstring issue. The rookie second-round pick is on track to make his NFL debut against the Jets on Sunday.

Dawson (hamstring) was officially activated off injured reserve by the Patriots on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Dawson was reaching the end of the 21-day return window as he returned to practice Oct. 24 and now will be able to make his NFL debut in 2018. The rookie second-round pick will have the Patriots' bye in Week 11 so he should be good to go for the next game against the Jets on Nov. 25.

Dawson (hamstring) could return from injured reserve and play during Sunday's game against the Packers, Phil Perry of NBCsports.com reports.

Dawson, who landed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury sustained in training camp, returned to practice last week and appears to have managed a full recovery. With Eric Rowe (groin) having been placed on injured reserve earlier this week, New England currently has an open roster spot which Dawson could occupy. If the rookie were activated from injured reserve, he would be eligible to suit up against the Packers on Sunday. It remains unclear how the Patriots plan to approach Dawson's situation, but it's worth noting that he has a reasonable chance to see the field Week 9.

Dawson (hamstring) participated in Wednesday's practice, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Dawson started the season on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury and appears to be on track in his recovery. New England will monitor the rookie second-round pick's participation over the next two weeks and will make a final decision on Dawson's availability for the rest of the season during that time. The earliest Dawson is eligible to return is during the Patriots' matchup against the Titans in Week 10.