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Eagles | Brian Dawkins retires Sat Apr 28, 04:06 PM
Philadelphia Eagles SS Brian Dawkins has announced his retirement from professional football.
Footballguys view: We'll see if Dawkins ends up in Canton and the Pro Football Hall of Fame some day. |
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Eagles | To retire Brian Dawkins' jersey in Week 4 Sat Apr 28, 11:42 AM
The Philadelphia Eagles will retire safety Brian Dawkins' No. 20 jersey during Week 4 this year, team owner Jeffrey Lurie said Saturday, April 28.
Footballguys view: It's a classy move by the organization here. Dawkins played well for the Broncos but will forever be remembered as a dominant force for the Eagles. |
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Eagles | Brian Dawkins to retire as member of team Fri Apr 27, 02:52 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles will sign free-agent SS Brian Dawkins (Broncos) to a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the organization.
Footballguys view: Classy move by one of the best to ever play the game. There are some who feel Dawkins will make it to Canton and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. |
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NFL | Brian Dawkins announces retirement Mon Apr 23, 10:55 AM
Free-agent SS Brian Dawkins (Broncos) announced his retirement from the National Football League Monday, April 23.
Footballguys view: A neck injury forced Dawkins to miss several games at the end of last year. He was one of the best Strong Safeties to play in the history of the game and should be inducted into the Hall of Fame someday. |
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins says new QB will not influence decision Fri Mar 23, 02:43 PM
Free-agent SS Brian Dawkins (Broncos) said the Denver Broncos' signing of QB Peyton Manning will not influence his decision on whether to re-sign with the team or retire.
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NFL | Brian Dawkins says he is healthy Fri Mar 23, 02:42 PM
Free-agent SS Brian Dawkins (Broncos) said he is completely recovered from the neck injury he suffered last season and that all of the numbness in his fingers are gone. He said he suffered a pinched nerve in his neck and needed recovery time.
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Broncos | Looking for a veteran safety Fri Mar 9, 11:40 AM
Safety was considered one of the weakest positions at season's end for the Denver Broncos and they plan to address it during the free-agent market. With S Brian Dawkins (neck) contemplating retirement at 38 years of age, the Broncos need to address the position. The team has youngsters Rahim Moore, Quinton Carter and Rafael Bush, and Moore will get a chance to win a starting job during the offseason. However, he needs to improve his tackling and the Broncos want someone to lead the defense from the safety position.
Footballguys view: A couple of targets for the Broncos could be LaRon Landry (Redskins) if his Achilles' injury is properly healed. We also think Brandon Meriweather (Bears) is also a potential target. |
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Broncos | Have not spoken with Brian Dawkins Sat Feb 25, 08:20 AM
Denver Broncos vice president of football operations John Elway said he has not yet spoken with impending free-agent SS Brian Dawkins regarding his future plans. 'I'm not speaking for him, but he's probably going through a tough time,' Elway said. 'Having been a football player, I know how tough it is to make that decision when you're getting close to the end of your career to know if you want to continue playing or not. To this point haven't had a chance to talk to him.'
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Broncos | Uncertain if Brian Dawkins will return Mon Feb 13, 12:56 AM
It is uncertain if the Denver Broncos will re-sign SS Brian Dawkins (neck), who is set to become an unrestricted free agent March 13. He missed four of the team's final five games due to a neck injury. The team wants him back, but he has lost a step on defense and the price likely has to be right. Dawkins might also elect to retire.
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins still feeling numbness Fri Feb 3, 03:16 PM
Denver Broncos impending free-agent FS Brian Dawkins (neck) said he is still feeling numbness and weakness along his side because of the neck injury he suffered this season.
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins will only re-sign if he plays Fri Feb 3, 03:09 PM
Denver Broncos impending free-agent FS Brian Dawkins said he will only sign with the Broncos if he decides to play next season.
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins injury update Fri Feb 3, 11:39 AM
Denver Broncos impending free-agent SS Brian Dawkins (neck) still has not recovered from his neck injury suffered in Week 13. He continues to experience numbness and weakness along his side.
Footballguys view: Neck injuries are very tricky to deal with, especially if you're a veteran Safety. We would love to see Dawkins return to the field in 2012 but he may choose to retire instead. |
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins will take time before deciding future Fri Feb 3, 11:35 AM
Denver Broncos impending free-agent SS Brian Dawkins said he will only play for the Broncos if he decides to play again in 2012. However, Dawkins plans to take his time before making an announcement. 'The season is not over yet,' Dawkins said. 'Our season is, but this football season is not. So why talk about that? I'm not ready to make that announcement. I'll pray about it. If the Broncos want me back at that time, we'll talk.'
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins still unsure about retirement Thu Jan 26, 08:38 AM
Denver Broncos impending free-agent SS Brian Dawkins said that he plans to play in the Pro Bowl, but hasn't decided whether he will retire. Dawkins missed the team's final three games with a neck injury.
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins to play in Pro Bowl Wed Jan 25, 09:45 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) plans to play in the Pro Bowl despite missing the entire playoffs due to a neck injury. In addition, he has not yet made up his mind concerning retirement.
Footballguys view: Interesting move by Dawkins here. Neck injuries are nothing to mess around with. If he can play without pain in the Pro Bowl then perhaps he could make a comeback next year with the Broncos. |
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins named to Pro Bowl Thu Jan 19, 06:47 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins has been named to the AFC roster for the 2012 Pro Bowl in place of injured Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu (undisclosed).
Footballguys view: Dawkins is unlikely to play in the Pro Bowl because of the neck injury that may end his career. |
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins uncertain about future Wed Jan 18, 12:42 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins said he will take the offseason to determine if he will return next season or decide to retire. He said he would like to return to the Broncos if he does play next season.
Footballguys view: Neck injuries have ended many careers in the NFL. Dawkins' injury is certainly career threatening, but we won't know more until the season is closer. |
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins expected to retire Mon Jan 16, 02:01 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins is expected to retire this offseason.
Footballguys view: No surprise here. The neck injury that he suffered is career ending. |
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Broncos | Week 19 Inactives Sat Jan 14, 07:20 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared SS Brian Dawkins, DL Derrick Harvey, WR Eric Decker, TE Julius Thomas, C Lonie Paxton, LB Mike Mohamed, OT Ryan Harris inactive for Week 19.
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins doubtful Fri Jan 13, 05:50 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) did not practice Friday, Jan. 13, and is doubtful for the Divisional round this weekend.
Footballguys view: Dawkins' neck injury may be career threatening. We'll be surprised if he ever plays football again. |
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Broncos | Two expected to miss Divisional game Fri Jan 13, 02:10 PM
Denver Broncos WR Eric Decker (knee) and SS Brian Dawkins (neck) are not expected to face off against the New England Patriots in the Divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 14. Dawkins hasn't practiced this whole week.
Footballguys view: Dawkins' neck injury may be career threatening. We'll see David Bruton fill in for Dawkins once again this week. Bruton did a good job against the Steelers and is more reliable than rookie Rahim Moore. |
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Broncos | Several not participating Thu Jan 12, 01:56 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck), WR Eric Decker (knee) and C Lonnie Paxton (personal) were not participating in the portion of practice open to the media Thursday, Jan. 12.
Footballguys view: Dawkins neck injury may be career threatening and we expect to see David Bruton start in his place. Decker may not play due to this knee injury, so that means more opportunity for guys like Eddie Royal and Matthew Willis. |
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Broncos | Two miss practice Wed Jan 11, 06:39 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) and C Lonie Paxton (personal) did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Footballguys view: Dawkins was present but did not practice. His neck injury may be career threatening. |
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins, others practicing Wed Jan 11, 01:55 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) was doing some stretching and pre-practice drills Wednesday, Jan. 11, in hopes that he may be able to play in the team's Divisional playoff game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Jan. 14. DL Elvis Dumervil (ankle) and S David Bruton (Achilles') were also practicing.
Footballguys view: Getting Dawkins back would be huge for the Broncos this week. However, we don't think he'll play due to this neck injury. We'll should see Bruton start in Dawkins place on Saturday night. |
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Broncos | Several not practicing Tue Jan 10, 02:54 PM
Denver Broncos DL Elvis Dumervil (undisclosed), TE Daniel Fells (undisclosed), WR Eric Decker (knee) and Ss Brian Dawkins (neck) and David Bruton (Achilles') were not practicing Tuesday, Jan. 10.
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Broncos | Week 18 Inactives Sun Jan 8, 03:16 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared FB Austin Sylvester, SS Brian Dawkins, DL Derrick Harvey, TE Julius Thomas, LB Mike Mohamed, OT Ryan Harris, FB Spencer Larsen inactive for Week 18.
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins thinks injury will not force retirement Sat Jan 7, 11:31 AM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) does not think his neck injury will force him to retire and feels like he has come back from worse injuries. Dawkins may still decide to retire this offseason but the neck injury would not be a factor in the decision.
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins ruled out Fri Jan 6, 03:44 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) has been ruled out for the team's Wild Card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins unlikely to play Fri Jan 6, 01:53 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) is unlikely to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card playoff game Sunday, Jan. 8. He missed practice again Friday, Jan. 6, and he hasn't practiced since before Christmas.
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Broncos | Two miss practice Thu Jan 5, 04:51 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) and FB Spencer Larsen (knee) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 5.
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Broncos | Three miss practice Wed Jan 4, 05:02 PM
Denver Broncos FB Spencer Larsen (knee), WR Eddie Royal (toe) and SS Brian Dawkins (neck) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins sitting out Wed Jan 4, 02:23 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) sat out of practice Wednesday, Jan. 4, and the team is listing him as day-to-day.
Footballguys view: This neck injury could be career ending for Dawkins. We'll be surprised if he ever plays in the NFL again. |
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Broncos | Week 17 Inactives Sun Jan 1, 03:29 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared FB Austin Sylvester, SS Brian Dawkins, DL Derrick Harvey, TE Julius Thomas, C Manuel Ramirez, LB Mike Mohamed, OT Tony Hills inactive for Week 17.
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins doubtful Fri Dec 30, 03:01 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is doubtful for Week 17.
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins has pinched nerve Thu Dec 29, 02:22 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck), who missed practice again Thursday, Dec. 29, is dealing with a pinched nerve in his neck, according to head coach John Fox.
Footballguys view: We may have seen the last of Brian Dawkins in the NFL. He's been one of the best to ever play his position, but neck injuries are difficult to come back from. |
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins does not practice Wed Dec 28, 07:37 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
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Broncos | Three named to Pro Bowl Tue Dec 27, 06:06 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey and LBs Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil were all named to the AFC roster for this year's Pro Bowl. Miller and Bailey will be starters on the squad. RB Willis McGahee, OT Ryan Clady and SS Brian Dawkins will be first-alternates. Bailey will be making his 11th career Pro Bowl appearance.
Footballguys view: No Tim Tebow of course, but the life he breathed back into the team is partially responsible for the large number of pro bowl members on the Broncos roster. |
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins' career over? Mon Dec 26, 11:58 AM
There are concerns Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins' (neck) career may be over after suffering a neck injury in Week 16. It's the fourth time this season Dawkins has missed parts, or all, of a game with a neck injury.
Footballguys view: The Broncos defense does not play the same without Dawkins as rookie Safeties Quinton Carter and Rahim Moore have struggled. Neck injuries are very difficult to overcome and this could be the final season we see Dawkins in the NFL. |
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins injured Sat Dec 24, 02:20 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) injured his neck in Week 16 and will not return to the game.
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Broncos | Two questionable Fri Dec 23, 02:45 PM
Denver Broncos Ss David Bruton (Achilles') and Brian Dawkins (neck) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and are questionable for Week 16.
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Broncos | Two limited Thu Dec 22, 06:54 PM
Denver Broncos Ss David Bruton (Achilles') and Brian Dawkins (neck) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 22.
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Broncos | Two limited Wed Dec 21, 04:44 PM
Denver Broncos Ss David Bruton (Achilles') and Brian Dawkins (neck) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.
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Broncos | Willis McGahee practicing Tue Dec 20, 02:08 PM
Denver Broncos RB Willis McGahee (hamstring) was participating in practice Tuesday, Dec. 20, after leaving parts of the team's Week 15 game with a hamstring injury. Ss David Bruton (Achilles') and Brian Dawkins (neck) also returned to practice.
Footballguys view: Good news for the Broncos here. If they want to beat Buffalo on Saturday then they need McGahee to be healthy. |
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Broncos | Week 15 Inactives Sun Dec 18, 03:14 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared SS Brian Dawkins, FS David Bruton, DL Derrick Harvey, TE Julius Thomas, C Manuel Ramirez, LB Mike Mohamed, OT Tony Hills inactive for Week 15.
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Broncos | Three questionable Fri Dec 16, 07:39 PM
Denver Broncos S David Bruton (Achilles'), S Brian Dawkins (neck) and CB Andre' Goodman (concussion) are listed as questionable for Week 15. Bruton did not practice Friday, Dec. 16, while the other two were limited.
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Broncos | Two limited Thu Dec 15, 07:40 PM
Denver Broncos S Brian Dawkins (neck) and CB Andre' Goodman (concussion) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
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Broncos | Three miss practice Wed Dec 14, 05:44 PM
Denver Broncos S David Bruton (Achilles'), S Brian Dawkins (neck) and CB Andre' Goodman (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Footballguys view: Bruton's Achilles' has been an issue over the last few weeks. The Broncos need their secondary to be healthy as they face a high powered New England passing game. |
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Broncos | Brian Dawkins leaves with neck injury Sun Dec 11, 08:43 PM
Denver Broncos SS Brian Dawkins (neck) suffered a neck injury in the Week 14 game against the Chicago Bears.
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Broncos | Five probable Fri Nov 25, 03:51 PM
Denver Broncos S David Bruton (Achilles'), S Brian Dawkins (ankle), TE Daniel Fells (concussion), TE Julius Thomas (ankle) and CB Cassius Vaughn (hamstring) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 25, and are probable for Week 12.
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Broncos | Two fully practice Thu Nov 24, 04:36 PM
Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) and SS Brian Dawkins (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 24.
Footballguys view: Thomas has been inactive the last couple of weeks as he continues to deal with this high ankle sprain. We'll see if he can actually get on the field and begin playing up to his potential as the season goes on. |
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