QDuke Dawson
CB FA
Mon 8/21/23 5:44 PM

Dawson (undisclosed) was released by the Steelers from injured reserve with an injury settlement Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The nature of Dawson's injury is still unknown, but the injury settlement means he will now be free to play again this season once his health allows it. The 27-year-old has not suited up for a regular-season game since 2020.

QDuke Dawson
CB FA
Mon 8/14/23 6:56 PM

Updating a previous report, Dawson has been placed on the Steelers' injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Pittsburgh has not specified what injury Dawson is dealing with, but it is severe enough to land him on IR. He is now set to miss the entire 2023 season unless he and the team can come to terms on an injury settlement down the line. The 27-year-old has not suited up for a regular-season game since 2020.

QDuke Dawson
CB FA
Mon 8/14/23 5:19 PM

Dawson (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation by the Steelers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson will revert to IR once he clears waivers and potentially miss the 2023 campaign if he doesn't reach an injury settlement with the team.

QDuke Dawson
CB FA
Tue 10/11/22 7:58 PM

Dawson (groin) worked out with the Steelers Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson was cut by Carolina after landed on their injured reserve list prior to the season opener. The cornerback will look to land a role with Pittsburgh as he is now healthy.

QDuke Dawson
CB FA
Thu 8/25/22 7:28 PM

The Panthers waived Dawson (groin) from injured reserve on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After spending his 2021 season with the Broncos, Dawson joined the Panthers with the hope of earning a roster spot for the 2022 campaign. The cornerback was placed on injured reserve Tuesday and he will now need to get healthy to try to earn a spot with a team elsewhere.

QDuke Dawson
CB FA
Tue 8/23/22 6:15 PM

Dawson (groin) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson joined the Panthers in July with expectations of competing for a depth spot in Carolina's secondary. However, Dawson will now be forced to miss the season. He'll now work to get healthy and make an impact next year.

QDuke Dawson
CB FA
Sat 11/13/21 7:45 PM

Dawson was placed on the practice squad injured list for an undisclosed reason Saturday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson was cut by the Broncos on Tuesday but was signed to the practice squad afterward. However, he'll now be forced to miss time with his unspecified injury.

QDuke Dawson
CB FA
Tue 11/9/21 8:12 PM

Dawson was cut by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson was just activated from the PUP list Monday as he's apparently recovered from a torn ACL he suffered in Week 14 of the 2020 season. He was a second-round selection of the Patriots in 2018 and was traded to the Broncos before the 2019 season began. He'll now try to catch on somewhere else as he regains his health.

QDuke Dawson
CB FA
Mon 11/8/21 8:41 PM

Dawson (knee) was activated from the PUP list Monday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson suffered a torn ACL in Week 14 of the 2020 season. He was designated to return from the PUP list on Nov. 4 and was able to return to practice. Whether or not Dawson will return Sunday against the Eagles remains to be seen, but with Patrick Surtain dealing with a sprained knee he could help provide depth in the Broncos' secondary.

QDuke Dawson
CB FA
Thu 11/4/21 3:01 AM

Dawson (knee) was designated to return from the PUP list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson has been on the PUP list since the start of training camp as he continued his recovery from torn ACL, LCL and sprained MCL, and he's now been cleared to take the practice field. The 2018 second-round pick now has a 21-day practice window during which he can be reinstated to the active roster.