The Denver Broncos made a surprising move on Oct. 3 when they cut Essang Bassey. It was a surprise at the time because Bassey had been the team’s slot cornerback through the first three games of the season, playing in nickel packages.
In a bit of a surprise, your Los Angeles Chargers quickly disposed of wide receiver J.C. Jackson in a trade last week. Los Angeles shipped back its former $82.5 million signing back from whence he came, to the lowly New England Patriots.
Essang Bassey is changing AFC West hats ... again. The fourth-year cornerback, who was waived by the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, has been claimed by the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Wednesday.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Chargers have claimed CB Essang Bassey off waivers from the Broncos. This gives Los Angeles a little more depth at cornerback after trading away J.C.
Two weeks ago, Essang Bassey was starting for the Denver Broncos — and playing two positions at that. Now the versatile defensive back is headed to the unemployment line.
After setting a 53-man roster, the Denver Broncos have announced 14 practice squad signings for the 2023 season. The team announced the following signings on Wednesday evening: The Broncos have not yet officially announced the signings of wide receivers Phillip Dorsett and David Sills or tight end Lucas Krull.
Denver Broncos cornerback Essang Bassey has such a unique story throughout his four seasons in the NFL. From coming to the league as an undrafted rookie free agent to becoming a core young player, Bassey has ascended yearly since 2020.
A quick glance at the 4th-year cornerback’s incoming season After graduating from Wake Forest in 2020, Essang Bassey was signed to the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.
The Denver Broncos have a dilemma on their hands when it comes to their slot cornerback position. Incumbent starter K’Wuan Williams has had some major injury concerns and is in the last year of his deal, and backup Essang Bassey has struggled on the field defensively, especially against speedier receivers.
The Denver Broncos have embraced becoming a more physical football team on offense and defense this offseason, but they’ve also embraced that on the special teams side of the ball.
Cornerback Essang Bassey will be back with the Broncos in 2023. The Broncos opted not to tender Bassey as a restricted free agent last week, but multiple reports say that he is returning to the team on a one-year deal.
The Denver Broncos bolstered their secondary and special teams on Saturday by working to close a one-year deal with defensive back Essang Bassey. 9NEWS' Mike Klis broke the news on Twitter. "Free agency can be fluid at this stage.
Brett Rypein wasn’t the only restricted free agent to have his tender declined by the Denver Broncos on Monday. The Broncos also declined to pick up the one-year, RFA tenders for safety P.J.
After missing seven games last year, Jeudy has been widely expected to have a breakout season with an upgrade at quarterback in Russell Wilson.
The Denver Broncos announced that they are signing CB Essang Bassey to their practice squad. The following is the team’s full list of practice squad players:
The Denver Broncos' practice squad has swelled to 15 players in the wake of the team re-signing cornerback Essang Bassey to the unit. After making the
Seeking experienced secondary depth, the Denver Broncos signed veteran cornerback Darius Phillips to the 53-man roster, the team announced Thursday. CB Essang Bassey was waived in a corresponding transaction.
The Denver Broncos have plenty of competition for the final spot or two in the cornerback room. Essang Bassey was a starter in 2020 but never took the field for Denver on defense. How much is Bassey in play for a backup slot corner position with the new coaching staff?
Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at third-year defensive back Essang Bassey, No. 34. Before the Broncos : Bassey (5-10, 190 pounds) was a standout cornerback at Wake Forest, earning second-team All-ACC recognition after his junior season.
Essang Bassey has a lot to prove in training camp to make the Denver Broncos 53 man roster in 2022. The denver Broncos picked up Essang Bassey off of waivers at the end of the season likely due to familiarity since he made the team originally as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
The Broncos took a moment away from their head coaching search to add a cornerback off of waivers. According to multiple reports, they have claimed Essang Bassey.
The Bolts add another DB with experience in Brandon Staley’s system. On Monday afternoon, the Chargers announced the addition of cornerback Essang Bassey whom they claimed off waivers from the Broncos.
The Chargers announced they claimed cornerback Essang Bassey off waivers Monday. The Broncos cut Bassey on Saturday. He has played only one game in 2021, seeing action on 10 special teams snaps for Denver in Week 12 against the Chargers.
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