The Broncos are releasing Darby (knee) on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Darby landed on IR in mid-October after tearing his ACL and was sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. He was scheduled to have a $12.7 million cap hit, so his release will save Denver a significant amount of money. It's unclear when Darby will be healthy again, but he should garner plenty of attention in free agency if he can prove he's on track for the start of the 2023 campaign.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: Goes on IR
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Darby (knee) was officially placed on IR on Monday, Aric DiLalla reports.
Darby was ruled out for the season Saturday after suffering a season-ending ACL injury in the team's loss to the Colts on Thursday. Therefore, the move to IR is simply procedural.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: Out for season
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Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Friday that Darby has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2022 campaign after being diagnosed with an ACL injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Darby suffered a knee injury at the end of the first half during Thursday's loss to the Colts and didn't return for the second half. He's since been diagnosed with an ACL injury and will miss the remainder of the season. Over five appearances, the veteran defensive back totaled 14 tackles, three pass defenses and one forced fumble across 264 defensive snaps. In his absence, K'Waun Williams, Damarri Mathis and Essang Bassey are all candidates for increased roles.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: Won't return Thursday
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Darby (knee) was downgraded to out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Colts, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports
Darby will not return for the second half against Indianapolis after being forced out with a knee injury on the second-to-last series of the second quarter. The eighth-year cornerback recorded 12 tackles and two passes defended while playing every defensive snap over the first four weeks of the season, and he'll have an extended break before the Broncos' Monday night matchup against the Chargers in Week 6.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: Questionable to return Thursday
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Darby (knee) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Colts, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
Darby recorded two tackles before sustaining a knee injury on the Colts' final drive of the first half, though the exact nature and severity of this injury are still unclear. With the veteran sidelined for the time being, rookie Damarri Mathis has stepped in as Denver's starting cornerback opposite Patrick Surtain.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: Full go in practice
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Darby has been practicing without limitations, recording the first interception of training camp, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.
Darby finished the 2021 campaign on IR after injuring his shoulder in Week 16. The veteran cornerback subsequently observed from the sidelines during OTAs this offseason. Darby has not recorded an interception since 2019 as a member of the Eagles' secondary. The 28-year-old could be busy this year if opposing quarterbacks shy away from throwing in the direction of second-year star Patrick Surtain. If this is the case, Darby will have the opportunity to get back on track this season for what should be a strong defensive unit.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: Sidelined by shoulder issue
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Darby (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Darby suffered a shoulder injury in Denver's Week 16 loss to the Bears. He was able to return to log a limited practice session Friday, though that won't be enough for him to take the field. Kyle Fuller should be in line for an increased role in Darby's absence.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: Inactive against Steelers
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Darby (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
Darby was activated from injured reserve Saturday but that wasn't enough to include him on the roster for Sunday's tilt. He hasn't played since Week 1 when he made six tackles and deflected a pass against the Giants, and his next chance to step on the gridiron will be on Oct. 17 against the Raiders at home.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: Activated from IR
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Darby was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
The cornerback last played Week 1 versus the Giants, making six tackles and deflecting a pass before suffering a hamstring injury. Darby will look to fortify the Broncos' secondary in their Week 5 matchup with the Steelers.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: Receives return designation
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Darby (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Darby will return to practice this week as expected and is eligible to return from injured reserve for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old has a 21-day window to practice and will be activated before reverting to the shelf for the rest of 2021.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: Slated to practice this week
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Coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday that Darby (hamstring) will be back at practice this week, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Darby has been on injured reserve since he suffered a hamstring injury in the season opener against Giants, but he could be back on the field for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against Pittsburgh. If the 27-year-old is cleared to return, he could be in line for an increased role after Patrick Surtain (chest) was banged up last week.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: MRI results show small tear
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Coach Vic Fangio said Darby (hamstring) went for an MRI on Monday, which revealed a small tear, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
The Broncos already placed Darby on IR, but he is likely to be sidelined longer than the minimum three weeks. Rookie first-round pick Patrick Surtain is expected to step into the starting role in Darby's absence.
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Broncos' Ronald Darby: Gets big deal in Denver
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The Broncos signed Darby to a three-year, $30 million contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Darby is cashing in after having played on a one-year, $3 million contract in Washington last season. He finally stayed healthy for a full 16-game slate in 2020, and his contract is an indication that the Broncos aren't too worried about the health concerns that plagued Darby earlier in his career. He's primed to occupy one of the team's outside starting cornerback spots next season.
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Redskins' Ronald Darby: Staying in NFC East
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Darby (hip) inked a one-year, $4 million deal with the Redskins on Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Darby battled injuries for the Eagles last season, suiting up in 11 games as a starter, racking up 37 tackles (34 solo), two interceptions and 11 pass breakups. The 26-year-old missed the final two games of 2019 with a hip strain, and his timetable to return remains unclear. New head coach Ron Rivera has long been a fan of Darby, so he likely will battle for the starting cornerback spot that was vacated when the team traded Quinton Dunbar (hamstring) to Seattle.
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Eagles' Ronald Darby: No injury tag for Sunday
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Darby (hip) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Darby upgraded to a full practice Friday after two limited sessions this week. His return will boost the Eagles' secondary with the NFC East title on the line.
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Eagles' Ronald Darby: Battling lower body injuries
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Coach Doug Pederson said Monday that Darby is nursing "lower body issues," Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.
Darby exited Sunday's win over Washington in the third quarter for reasons that appear to have been related to injury. He was initially listed as questionable for the contest due to a hip flexor issue. If the 25-year-old were forced to miss any time, Avonte Maddox and Rasul Douglas would be candidates to play expanded roles on defense.
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Eagles' Ronald Darby: Ruled out versus Vikings
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Darby (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's tilt against the Vikings, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Darby will miss his third straight contest due to a lingering hamstring issue. A timetable for the starting cornerback's return remains undisclosed. On a bright note for Philadelphia's secondary, Sidney Jones is expected to retake the field versus Minnesota.
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Eagles' Ronald Darby: On track to miss time
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Coach Doug Pederson said Wednesday that Darby (hamstring) will be out for "a little while," Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.
Darby is nursing a hamstring injury picked up during Week 3's loss to the Lions. While an exact timetable for the starting cornerback's return remains undisclosed, it appears as though he's trending toward missing multiple games. With Sidney Jones (hamstring) day-to-day and Avonte Maddox (neck) week-to-week, Philadelphia's banged-up secondary could be a point of weakness for the Jets to try and exploit Sunday.
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Eagles' Ronald Darby: Set to miss a few games
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Darby (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple games after having an MRI on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Darby suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's loss to the Lions and appears on track to miss significant time as he works to recover. The Eagles' secondary is already missing cornerbacks Jalen Millis (foot) and Cre'von LeBlanc (foot), leaving Rasul Douglas to play increased snaps on defense until Darby is able to return.
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Eagles' Ronald Darby: Won't return after injury
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Darby (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game versus the Lions.
Darby has been healthy through the first two games, but the injury woes have resurfaced. In his absence, Rasul Douglas will be relied on for a heavier role on defense, helping slow down Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones.
