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Giants | Duke Ihenacho placed on IR Sat Sep 2, 12:29 AM
New York Giants SS Duke Ihenacho (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Sept. 1.
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Giants | Duke Ihenacho joining Giants Wed May 24, 06:38 PM
Free-agent SS Duke Ihenacho (Redskins) agreed to terms with the New York Giants Wednesday, May 24, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Redskins | Friday practice report for Washington Fri Nov 11, 04:14 PM
Washington Redskins S Will Blackmon (thumb) and OT Morgan Moses (ankle) were limited participants in practice Friday, Nov. 11. Both are questionable for the Week 10 game against the Minnesota Vikings. DE Chris Baker (toe), OG Brandon Scherff (shoulder) and S Duke Ihenacho practiced in full, and Ihenacho is listed as questionable, too.
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Redskins | Thursday practice report for Washington Thu Nov 10, 08:03 PM
Washington Redskins CB Will Blackmon (thumb) and OT Morgan Moses (ankle) were limited participants in practice Thursday, Nov. 10. DE Chris Z. Baker (toe), SS Duke Ihenacho (concussion) and OT Brandon Scherff (shoulder) were full participants.
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Redskins | Washington's Wednesday injury report Wed Nov 9, 08:42 PM
Washington Redskins OT Morgan Moses (ankle) and S Will Blackmon (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 9. OG Brandon Scherff (shoulder) and SS Duke Ihenacho (concussion) fully participated in practice.
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Redskins | Duke Ihenacho considered questionable Sun Oct 30, 10:54 AM
Washington Redskins SS Duke Ihenacho (ankle) is considered questionable to return to Week 8's game against the Cincinnati Bengals after sustaining an ankle injury.
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Redskins | Week 1 Washington inactives Mon Sep 12, 05:41 PM
The Washington Redskins have declared DL Anthony Lanier, OG Arie Kouandjio, C Austin Reiter, SS Duke Ihenacho, CB Kendall Fuller, QB Nate Sudfeld, WR Rashad Ross inactive for Week 1.
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Redskins | Tender offered to Duke Ihenacho Mon Mar 7, 05:41 PM
Washington Redskins restricted free agent SS Duke Ihenacho has been offered a tender. Ihenacho (wrist) is still recovering from a broken wrist he suffered last season, but he expects to be ready for minicamp in June, if he re-signs.
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Redskins | Duke Ihenacho out 4-6 weeks Mon Sep 14, 03:57 PM
Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins SS Duke Ihenacho (wrist) will miss six to eight weeks with a broken wrist he suffered in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. FS Trenton Robinson took over for Ihenacho in Week 1, but it's not certain if Robinson will permanently take Ihenacho's place in his absence.
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Redskins | Duke Ihenacho suffered broken wrist Mon Sep 14, 08:53 AM
Washington Redskins SS Duke Ihenacho (wrist) suffered a fractured and dislocated left wrist Sunday, Sept. 13. He'll have an MRI Monday, Sept. 14, to determine how long he'll be out.
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Redskins | Duke Ihenacho signs tender Wed Mar 4, 03:45 PM
Washington Redskins SS Duke Ihenacho re-signed as an exclusive rights free agent Wednesday, March 4. Details of the contract were undisclosed.
| Footballguys view: Ihenacho is an "in the box" safety who loves to hit. He can also help Washington on special teams. |
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Redskins | Duke Ihenacho has broken heel Tue Sep 23, 01:06 PM
Washington Redskins SS Duke Ihenacho (heel) has a broken left heel, and he'll miss the rest of the season.
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Redskins | Two added to IR Mon Sep 22, 04:17 PM
Washington Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall (Achilles') and SS Duke Ihenacho (foot) have both been placed on Reserve/Injured Monday, Sept. 22.
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Redskins | Duke Ihenacho leaves game Sun Sep 21, 01:21 PM
Washington Redskins SS Duke Ihenacho (foot) left the game early in Week 3 because of a left foot injury and is considered questionable to return.
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Redskins | Friday injury report Fri Sep 12, 03:05 PM
Washington Redskins LB Akeem Jordan (knee) and CB Tracy Porter have been ruled out for Week 2. DE Kedric Golston (groin) is listed as doubtful, PK Kai Forbath (groin), SS Duke Ihenacho (ankle), LB Brian Orakpo (ankle) and OT Tyler Polumbus (ankle) are listed as questionable, while OT Trent Williams (shoulder) is listed as probable. Golston, Jordan and Porter did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 12. Forbath was limited, while the other four players fully participated in practice.
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Redskins | Thursday injury report for Week 2 Thu Sep 11, 04:35 PM
Washington Redskins DE Kedric Golston (groin), LB Akeem Jordan (knee) and CB Tracy Porter (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 11. PK Kai Forbath (groin) and LB Brian Orakpo (ankle) were limited. SS Duke Ihenacho (ankle), OT Tyler Polumbus (ankle) and OT Trent Williams were full participants.
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Redskins | Wednesday practice report Wed Sep 10, 04:59 PM
Washington Redskins DE Kedric Golston (groin), LB Akeem Jordan (knee) and CB Tracy Porter (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 10. OT Trent Williams (shoulder), LB Brian Orakpo (ankle) and SS Duke Ihenacho (ankle) were limited during practice. OT Tyler Polumbus (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Redskins | Duke Ihenacho claimed Sun Aug 31, 09:48 PM
The Washington Redskins have claimed SS Duke Ihenacho off waivers from the Denver Broncos.
| Footballguys view: The move makes a lot of sense for Washington. Ihenacho is a hard-hitting safety, but he struggles in coverage. Washington needs help at the safety position because FS Brandon Meriweather has been suspended two games for his sixth violation of the player safety rules. |
Broncos | Two cut Sat Aug 30, 02:15 PM
Denver Broncos SS Duke Ihenacho and LB Shaquil Barrett were released Saturday, Aug. 30.
| Footballguys view: Ihenacho was a fan-favorite, but the writing was on the wall when the team's first move in free agency was to replace him with T.J. Ward. |
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Broncos | Contract updates for three ERFAs Mon Apr 21, 02:29 PM
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos CB Tony Carter will make $730,000 after signing his exclusive rights tender offer. SS Duke Ihenacho will make $570,000 while LB Brandon M. Marshall will make $495,000.
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Broncos | Four sign tender offers Mon Apr 21, 01:12 PM
The Denver Broncos signed DT Mitch Unrein to his restricted free-agent tender Monday, April 21. CB Tony Carter, SS Duke Ihenacho and LB Brandon M. Marshall all signed their exclusive rights tenders.
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Broncos | Friday injury report for AFC Championship Fri Jan 17, 03:58 PM
Denver Broncos S Michael Adams (thigh), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), S Duke Ihenacho (knee), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) all fully practiced Friday, Jan. 17, and are probable.
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Broncos | Thursday practice report for AFC Championship Thu Jan 16, 04:51 PM
Denver Broncos S Mike C. Adams (thigh), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), S Duke Ihenacho (knee), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) practiced in full Thursday, Jan. 16.
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Broncos | Wednesday practice report for AFC Championship game Wed Jan 15, 04:56 PM
Denver Broncos OG Chris Kuper (ankle), OT Winston Justice (finger), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) and SS Duke Ihenacho (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 15.
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Broncos | Friday injury report for divisional round Fri Jan 10, 03:23 PM
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) has been ruled out against the San Diego Chargers. CB Champ Bailey (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), S Duke Ihenacho (concussion), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), C Steve Vallos (concussion) and CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) are probable. Wolfe did not practice Friday, Jan. 10, while the others all fully participated.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos are pretty healthy going into this game. Wolfe won't play due to this mysterious illness, and there are some who think he could be shut down for the year if the Broncos advance in the playoffs. |
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Broncos | Thursday practice report for divisional round Thu Jan 9, 04:31 PM
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 9. CB Champ Bailey (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), S Duke Ihenacho (concussion), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), S Steve Vallos (concussion) and CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) practiced in full.
| Footballguys view: Wolfe may not be able to go Sunday, while a returning Bailey and Ihenacho will be a huge help against Philip Rivers and the Chargers. |
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Broncos | Wednesday practice report for divisional round Wed Jan 8, 05:30 PM
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 8. CB Champ Bailey (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), S Duke Ihenacho (concussion), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), C Steve Vallos (concussion) and CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) all fully practiced.
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Broncos | Duke Ihenacho taking part in concussion protocol Mon Dec 30, 03:52 PM
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox said SS Duke Ihenacho (concussion) is going through the concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in the team's Week 17 game.
| Footballguys view: Ihenacho has been a key player for the Broncos defense. He's a big hitter who intimidates the opponent. The Broncos have a bye in the first week of the playoffs. |
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Broncos | Duke Ihenacho evaluated for concussion Sun Nov 24, 09:24 PM
Denver Broncos SS Duke Ihenacho (head) was evaluated for concussion in the locker room in the second quarter of the Week 12 game against the New England Patriots. He was able to jog back to the sidelines midway through the second quarter, so it appears he will be able to return.
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Broncos | Friday injury report for Week 12 Fri Nov 22, 04:32 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (foot) is questionable for Week 12. TE Joel Dreessen (knee), OT Orlando Franklin (ankle), S Duke Ihenacho (ankle), LB Nate Irving (shoulder), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and C J.D. Walton (ankle) are probable. Bailey was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 22, while the others practiced in full.
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Broncos | Thursday practice report for Week 12 Thu Nov 21, 04:50 PM
Denver Broncos TE Joel Dreessen (knee) and CB Champ Bailey (foot) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. OT Orlando Franklin (ankle), S Duke Ihenacho (ankle), LB Nate Irving (shoulder), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and C J.D. Walton (ankle) practiced in full.
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Broncos | Wednesday practice report for Week 12 Wed Nov 20, 04:48 PM
Denver Broncos TE Joel Dreessen (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. CB Champ Bailey (foot) was limited. OT Orlando Franklin (ankle), S Duke Ihenacho (ankle), LB Nate Irving (shoulder), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and C J.D. Walton (ankle) practiced in full.
| Footballguys view: We won't see Bailey back just yet. Most feel he could return next week as the Broncos play the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. |
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Broncos | Friday injury report for Week 11 Fri Nov 15, 03:36 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (foot) is doubtful for Week 11. LB Nate Irving (shoulder) is questionable. LB Danny Trevathan (non-injury), DE Robert Ayers (non-injury), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), S Duke Ihenacho (ankle), OT Orlando Franklin (ankle), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), C Manuel Ramirez (knee), C J.D. Walton (ankle) and CB Kayvon Webster (thigh) are probable. Bailey and Irving were limited in practice Friday, Nov. 15, while the others practiced in full.
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Broncos | Thursday practice report for Week 11 Thu Nov 14, 05:47 PM
Denver Broncos LB Danny Trevathan (non-injury) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 14. LB Nate Irving (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), CB Champ Bailey (foot) and S Duke Ihenacho (ankle) were limited. DE Robert Ayers (non-injury), OT Orlando Franklin (ankle), OT Winston Justice (finger), C Manuel Ramirez (knee), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), C J.D. Walton (ankle) and CB Kayvon Webster (thigh) practiced in full.
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Broncos | Wednesday practice report for Week 11 Wed Nov 13, 05:25 PM
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers (non-injury), LB Nate Irving (shoulder) and TE Joel Dreessen (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. CB Champ Bailey (foot) and S Duke Ihenacho (ankle) were limited. OT Orlando Franklin (ankle), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), C Manuel Ramirez (knee), C J.D. Walton (ankle) and CB Kayvon Webster (thigh) practiced in full.
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Broncos | Week 10 Inactives Sun Nov 10, 03:14 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared CB Champ Bailey, OG Chris Kuper, SS Duke Ihenacho, C J.D. Walton, RB Ronnie Hillman, DL Sylvester Williams, QB Zac Dysert inactive for Week 10.
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Broncos | Friday injury report for Week 10 Fri Nov 8, 03:29 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (foot) has been ruled out for Week 10. S Duke Ihenacho (ankle) is questionable. TE Joel Dreessen (knee), OT Orlando Franklin (ankle), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), C Manuel Ramirez (knee), LB Danny Trevathan (ribs) and C J.D. Walton (ankle) are probable. Bailey did not practice Friday, Nov. 8. Ihenacho was limited and the rest practiced in full.
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Broncos | Thursday practice report for Week 10 Thu Nov 7, 05:29 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (foot) and S Duke Ihenacho (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 7. TE Joel Dreessen (knee), OT Orlando Franklin (ankle) and C Manuel Ramirez (knee) were limited. OG Chris Kuper (ankle), LB Danny Trevathan (ribs) and C J.D. Walton (ankle) practiced in full.
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Broncos | Wednesday practice report for Week 10 Wed Nov 6, 05:06 PM
Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (foot) and S Duke Ihenacho (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 6. TE Joel Dreessen (knee), OT Orlando Franklin (ankle) and C Manuel Ramirez (knee) were limited. OG Chris Kuper (ankle), LB Danny Trevathan (ribs) and C J.D. Walton (ankle) practiced in full.
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Broncos | Duke Ihenacho leaves game Sun Oct 27, 05:28 PM
Denver Broncos SS Duke Ihenacho (ankle) left the Week 8 game against the Washington Redskins in the first half due to an ankle injury and he is questionable to return.
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Broncos | Three questionable Fri Sep 27, 03:49 PM
Denver Broncos S Duke Ihenacho (ankle), CB Champ Bailey (foot) and TE Joel Dreessen (knee) were limited in practice Friday, Sept. 27, and are questionable for Week 4.
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Broncos | Two miss practice Thu Sep 26, 04:59 PM
Denver Broncos S Duke Ihenacho (ankle) and LB Paris Lenon (thigh) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 26.
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Broncos | Three miss practice Wed Sep 25, 05:55 PM
Denver Broncos CB Tony Carter (ankle), S Duke Ihenacho (ankle) and LB Paris Lenon (thigh) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 25.
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Broncos | Duke Ihenacho aggravates injury Mon Sep 23, 10:47 PM
Denver Broncos SS Duke Ihenacho (ankle) left the Week 3 game in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders Monday, Sept. 23, after aggravating his right ankle injury.
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Broncos | Six probable for Week 3 Sat Sep 21, 07:20 PM
Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson (knee), TE Jacob Tamme (non-injury), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), CB Omar Bolden (shoulder), SS Duke Ihenacho (ankle) and LS Aaron Brewer (rib) fully participated in practice Saturday, Sept. 21, and are listed as probable for Week 3.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if the Broncos get Anderson any carries this week against the Raiders. They have enough trouble getting their top three RBs touches, but Anderson may get a few carries late. |
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Broncos | Three players limited Fri Sep 20, 07:39 PM
Denver Broncos TE Joel Dreessen (knee), CB Champ Bailey (foot) and SS Duke Ihenacho (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Sept. 20.
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Broncos | Two limited during practice Thu Sep 19, 07:43 PM
Denver Broncos TE Joel Dreessen (knee) and SS Duke Ihenacho (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 19.
| Footballguys view: No word on if Dreessen will play. If he does then it will put Virgil Green on the bench when the team uses 12 personnel. Dreessen's return could slightly cut into the number of targets for Julius Thomas. |
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Broncos | Duke Ihenacho tweets he's playing Thu Sep 19, 02:49 AM
On his official Twitter account, Denver Broncos FS Duke Ihenacho (ankle) tweeted that he'll definitely play Monday, Sept. 23, against the Oakland Raiders. He leads the team with 18 tackles.
| Footballguys view: Ihenacho is all over the field and embodies the spirit of the Broncos' defense. He can make plays close to the line of scrimmage and has a nose for the football. Ihenacho plays with a lot of energy and loves to back up his talk with outstanding production. |
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Broncos | Duke Ihenacho injury update Mon Sep 16, 12:41 PM
Denver Broncos S Duke Ihenacho's (ankle) ankle sprain is believed to be minor, and the team will see how he responds this week.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the team here. Ihenacho has emerged as one of the biggest playmakers on defense. His fire and energy are infectious for the players around him. We should see him on the field against the Raiders in Week 3. |
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Broncos | Duke Ihenacho injures ankle Sun Sep 15, 10:58 PM
Denver Broncos SS Duke Ihenacho (ankle) rolled his ankle in the Week 2 game against the New York Giants and he was unable to return.
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