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• Dawkins drops by the office on Day 1 of retirement

  April 24, 2012 8:15 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Brian Dawkins spent his first day of retirement at the office. The veteran safety, who is calling it a career after 16 seasons in the NFL, dropped by Broncos headquarters Tuesday to say his goodbyes and thank the front office for allowing him to play three... more »

• Veteran safety Brian Dawkins retiring from NFL

  April 23, 2012 8:18 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Veteran safety Brian Dawkins is retiring from the NFL after 16 seasons. Dawkins posted the news on his Twitter account Monday, thanking the teams he played for, his coaches and teammates and fans. Dawkins spent his first 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and his last... more »

• Dawkins added to AFC Pro Bowl roster

  January 20, 2012 3:27 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Denver Broncos strong safety Brian Dawkins has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, although it's uncertain if he'll be able to play because of a neck injury. Dawkins missed most of the last month and both of Denver's playoff games. He has said he'll... more »

• Dawkins pep talk gives Broncos hope

  January 4, 2012 3:39 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Brian Dawkins soothed smarting egos with a spontaneous pep talk. Usually not one for rah-rah speeches, the Denver Broncos captain got in front of the team Monday and basically broke it down like this: They're in the playoffs and that's all that matters. Granted, the Broncos... more »

• Neck again keeps Dawkins out of Broncos practice

  December 29, 2011 8:00 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Broncos safety Brian Dawkins has missed practice again because of a neck injury that has left him questionable for Denver's pivotal regular-season finale against Kansas City. Dawkins watched Thursday's practice from the sideline. He has been sorely missed since pinching a nerve in his neck in... more »

• Broncos DB Dawkins questionable with neck injury

  December 11, 2011 6:03 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Broncos safety Brian Dawkins has left the game with a neck injury against the Chicago Bears. His return Sunday is questionable. Dawkins hurt his neck on a play late in the first quarter when he appeared to collide with teammate Robert Ayers as they tackled running back... more »

• Dawkins questionable after hurting neck

  October 9, 2011 10:50 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Broncos safety Brian Dawkins walked slowly off the field after hurting his neck on a collision in the end zone Sunday against San Diego. The team said his return is questionable. Dawkins was shaken up late in the first quarter when he collided with teammate D.J. Williams... more »

• Broncos rookie looks up to Dawkins

  August 17, 2011 10:21 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Rookie safety Rahim Moore has always admired Brian Dawkins' hard-hitting game from afar, even carrying a picture of the Pro Bowler in his wallet for inspiration while he was at UCLA. Now, Moore carries Dawkins' shoulder pads after the Denver Broncos' practices as he studies the... more »

• Dawkins thrilled to be on the football field again

  August 5, 2011 2:18 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Broncos safety Brian Dawkins says it's a huge relief to return to practice now that NFL players have ratified a new, 10-year collective bargaining agreement. On Thursday, newcomers and players who had been held out of practices due to labor-agreement fine print were participating in drills at... more »

• Is Dawkins' bad game cause for concern?

  November 26, 2010 1:41 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - A month ago, the questions about Brian Dawkins were how seemingly ageless he was, making plays at 37 like he did when he was 24. After his performance Monday night at San Diego, fans were left to wonder if time has quickly caught up to the... more »

• Banged up Broncos get ready for the Jets

  October 14, 2010 12:55 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos are running out of players in both of their backfields. Safeties Brian Dawkins and Darcel McBath have already been ruled out of Sunday's game against the New York Jets along with cornerback Andre' Goodman, and the projected starter opposite Renaldo Hill is David... more »

• Battered Broncos rule out 5 players for next week

  October 11, 2010 3:40 PM

  The Denver Broncos will be without three key members of their secondary when they face the New York Jets next weekend. Coach Josh McDaniels said Monday that safeties Brian Dawkins (knee) and Darcel McBath (ankle) and cornerback Andre' Goodman (thigh) have already been ruled out along with linebackers Robert... more »

• Broncos players not sold on 18-game regular season

  August 27, 2010 1:00 AM

  DENVER (AP) - More isn't necessarily better. That's the succinct reaction from two veteran Broncos players to NFL owners considering expanding the season from 16 to 18 games. The main objection from safety Brian Dawkins and wide receiver Brandon Stokley is related to the extra toll on players' bodies. Stokley... more »

• Two Broncos named to the NFL All-Pro Team

  January 15, 2010 12:17 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Chris Johnson didn't get any votes for MVP. He didn't miss any for The Associated Press 2009 NFL All-Pro team. The 2,000-yard rusher from the Tennessee Titans is the only unanimous choice for the squad announced Thursday. He's joined in the backfield by Colts quarterback Peyton... more »

• 5 Broncos named to Pro Bowl

  December 29, 2009 10:46 PM

  Broncos linebacker Elvis Dumervil headlined five Denver Broncos named to the Pro Bowl Tuesday. Dumervil leads the NFL with 17 sacks. He's joined on the AFC starting team by safety Brian Dawkins and left tackle Ryan Clady. Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall and cornerback Champ Bailey are reserves.... more »

• Broncos Dawkins returns home on Sunday

  December 23, 2009 9:11 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - A Philadelphia Eagles crowd so ruthless, so hostile that it once booed Santa has a sizable soft spot for Brian Dawkins. With good reason: The Pro Bowl safety poured everything he had into every single play during a highly successful 13-year run in the City of... more »

• Broncos Dawkins and Ravens Lewis cut from the same mold

  October 29, 2009 9:52 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Brian Dawkins fires up his teammates with frenzied and feverish dance moves before games. So does Ray Lewis. The Denver Broncos safety sets the tone on the field through big plays and bone-rattling hits. Same with the Baltimore Ravens linebacker. Dawkins and Lewis are made... more »

• Dawkins injures hamstring

  October 19, 2009 9:51 PM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) - Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins injured a hamstring early in Monday night's game against the San Diego Chargers. The team said his return was questionable. more »