Broncos cornerback Duke Dawson is in the concussion protocol and might not be able to play in Sunday’s game against the Chargers. With Dawson potentially sidelined this week, coach Vic Fangio said Monday that the team will consider adding another cornerback to the roster.
“We need to look at that and Cyrus’ [Jones] illness affects that too,” Fangio said. “We were already kind of light back there as you guys know. Yeah, we need to look at that.”
Jones missed last week’s game and his status for Week 13 is uncertain. One option for Denver would be to promote rookie cornerback Alijah Holder from the 10-man practice squad to the active roster. If Holder is promoted, the Broncos would have to make a corresponding move to make room for him on the 53-man roster.
Fangio said Denver’s decision to potentially add a cornerback to the roster will not influence the team’s decision on quarterback Drew Lock, who is a candidate to be promoted from injured reserve to the active roster. The Broncos will need to create a roster spot for Lock, too.
