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Fantasy Player Profile Essang Bassey

  • Essang Bassey
  • DB #17
  • Essang
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  • Links up with Motor City

    The Lions signed Bassey on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Bassey will provide depth to a Lions' secondary that is dealing with injuries to rookie corners Terrion Arnold (pectoral) and Ennis Rakestraw (ankle). Bassey played in 15 regular-season games between the Chargers and Broncos last season, and he finished the year with 22 tackles (13 solo) and three passes defended.

    Published: Tue, Aug 13 at 5:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Available to play

    Bassey (concussion) is active Saturday against the Bills.

    Analysis: Deane Leonard (ankle) won't play Saturday, which opens the door for Bassey to take more snaps at corner. The fourth-year corner has played at least 27 snaps in each of the last four contests and could see that rise given the Chargers' lack of healthy secondary pieces.

    Published: Sat, Dec 23 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 16

    Bassey (concussion) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bills.

    Analysis: Bassey was a full participant during Thursday's practice, yet his status for Saturday's game is up in the air. The veteran cornerback suffered a concussion in Week 15 against the Raiders and has been progressing through the league's concussion protocol. Bassey's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Saturday's matchup against Buffalo.

    Published: Thu, Dec 21 at 7:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out with concussion

    Bassey will not return to Thursday's game against the Raiders after suffering a concussion.

    Analysis: Bassey tallied one tackle before exiting the game just before halftime. He'll need to clear the league's concussion protocol prior to returning to the field, with his next chance coming in nine days during a Week 16 matchup against the Bills.

    Published: Thu, Dec 14 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Claimed by Los Angeles

    The Chargers claimed Bassey off waivers from the Broncos on Wednesday.

    Analysis: The Chargers cut DL Chris Hinton to make room for Bassey. He helps fill the void in Los Angeles' defensive backfield with the reported trade of J.C. Jackson back to the Patriots. Bassey appeared in one game for the Chargers last season, as he's bounced between the Broncos and Chargers since entering the NFL in 2020.

    Published: Wed, Oct 4 at 8:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Loses roster spot

    Bassey was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Bassey entered the season as the team's nickel corner, but he ultimately lost the job to Ja'Quan McMillian this past week, according to Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post. Gabriel also speculates the move may have been made to create space for running back Dwayne Washington on the active roster, as Javonte Williams (hip) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Published: Tue, Oct 3 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to Broncos

    Bassey signed a one-year deal to return to the Broncos on Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

    Analysis: Bassey was a depth piece in the secondary for the Broncos in 2022, but he saw the majority of his action on special teams. While he was non-tendered as a free agent by the team, he should be in line to return to a similar role in 2023.

    Published: Sat, Mar 18 at 8:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes untendered by Denver

    The Broncos did not extend Bassey (hamstring) a tender or qualifying offer Wednesday, per the NFL's communications site.

    Analysis: Bassey is coming off the second-most productive season of his four-year career, logging 15 tackles and two passes defended over 14 regular-season games in 2022. The 5-foot-10 cornerback missed back-to-back games with a hamstring injury midway through the season, and he saw his playing time on defense dwindle down the stretch of the season. As a result, Bassey wound up playing the majority of his 460 total snaps on special teams (250). The 24-year-old will now be free to negotiate and sign…read more

    Published: Wed, Mar 15 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for Week 8

    Bassey (hamstring) has been ruled out for the Broncos' Week 8 game versus the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Bassey will miss Sunday's contest after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 6 against the Chargers, which has forced him to be absent for two consecutive games. With the Broncos' bye coming next week, Bassey will shift his focus to being ready for Week 10 versus Tennessee. In his absence, Michael Ojemudia could see a slight increase in usage.

    Published: Fri, Oct 28 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to miss time with hamstring

    Bassey is expected to be sidelined for some time with a hamstring issue, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

    Analysis: Though the severity of Bassey's hamstring injury remains unclear, it sounds like he'll need some time off to fully recover. In five games played for the Broncos in 2022, the 24-year-old collected just three tackles in that stretch. In Bassey's absence, Patrick Surtain and K'Waun Williams should continue operating with their usual starting roles, while Darius Phillips, Damarri Mathis and Michael Ojemudia could see more rotational snaps throughout Denver's secondary for the time being.

    Published: Tue, Oct 18 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Claimed by Broncos

    The Broncos claimed Bassey off waivers from the Chargers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

    Analysis: Bassey appeared in 12 games for Denver in 2020 but played just once for Denver this past season, when he registered 10 special teams snaps against the Chargers in Week 12. The second-year corner began the season on the PUP list while recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL suffered in December 2020. He was eventually claimed off waivers by the Chargers on Dec. 20 and appeared in 11 defensive snaps in Los Angeles' Week 16 loss to the Texans. He'll get a chance to reprise his role as a…read more

    Published: Mon, Feb 14 at 5:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds new home

    Bassey was claimed off waivers from the Broncos on Monday,

    Analysis: Bassey started the season on the PUP list with a torn ACL he suffered near the end of the 2020 season. He was activated from the PUP list on Nov. 13 and made his season debut against the Chargers in Week 12, playing 10 special-teams snaps. The second-year pro appeared in 12 games for the Broncos last season, netting 23 tackles (21 solo). With Tevaughn Campbell and Kemon Hall both on the COVID-19 list and the status of Asante Samuel (concussion) still up in the air, Bassey could step into an…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 6:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from PUP list

    Bassey (knee) was activated from the PUP list Saturday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Analysis: Bassey returned to practice in early November and will be available to make his season debut against the Eagles on Sunday. He logged 23 tackles (21 solo), an interception and two pass defenses across 12 appearances last year.

    Published: Sat, Nov 13 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to practice

    Bassey (knee) was designated to return from the PUP list Wednesday.

    Analysis: Bassey began the season on the PUP list while continuing his recovery from surgery to repair a torn ACL in December 2020, and he's now been cleared to practice. There's now a 21-day practice window in which the 23-year-old can be reinstated to the active roster.

    Published: Wed, Nov 3 at 11:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on reserve/PUP list

    The Broncos placed Bassey (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Denver Broncos' official website reports.

    Analysis: Bassey started training camp on the PUP list as he continued to rehab from his December surgery to repair his torn ACL. He will now miss at least the first six weeks of the regular season, and when he returns, he will have an uphill battle to surpass Ronald Darby, Bryce Callahan and Kary Vincent on the depth chart.

    Published: Wed, Sep 1 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starting camp on PUP list

    Bassey (knee) was placed on the preseason PUP list Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

    Analysis: Bassey's placement on the PUP list was somewhat expected because he isn't yet back to 100 percent after he underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in December. It's not yet clear whether he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Giants.

    Published: Sun, Jul 25 at 9:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't be 100 percent for camp

    Bassey (knee) will begin training camp with limitations, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

    Analysis: Bassey underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in December, so it's not too surprising he won't be fully cleared for the start of camp. The UDFA played well as a rookie in 12 games before the injury with 23 tackles (21 solo) and an interception, though he may not be ready for Week 1 while working through his rehab.

    Published: Tue, Jun 15 at 10:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to IR

    The Broncos placed Bassey (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.

    Analysis: Bassey was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee following Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, so this news isn't quite surprising. The undrafted free agent out of Wake Forest performed well in his rookie campaign, compiling 23 tackles (21 solo) and an interception across 12 games. He'll hit the recovery trail after surgery, and it's unclear whether he'll be ready for the beginning of the 2021 season.

    Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 6:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for season

    Bassey suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs and will undergo season-ending surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: An undrafted rookie out of Wake Forest, Bassey played a major role in the Broncos' secondary this season and was quite impressive in the process. He allowed just 188 receiving yards and a touchdown over 12 games (354 snaps). Bassey will soon join Bryce Callahan (foot) on injured reserve. With the injury happening so late in the season, it's unclear if Bassey will be ready for the 2021 campaign. Duke Dawson is expected to bump into a starting role moving forward.

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures knee on SNF

    Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.

    Analysis: Bassey hurt his knee in the third quarter and was promptly ruled out, which suggests the injury could be serious. Duke Dawson will step in for the injured Bassey as the Denver defense attempts to keep Patrick Mahomes and the high-flying Kansas City passing game in check.

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 7:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues climb up depth chart

    Bassey's recent rise made established veterans Isaac Yiadom and De'Vante Bausby expendable, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

    Analysis: A few weeks ago, Bassey looked like a potential developmental project after going undrafted out of Wake Forest. Now, with Yiadom traded and the presumed CB3 Bausby cut, Bassey could slot as high as CB3 or CB4 depending on the matchup and development of fellow youngsters Davontae Harris and Michael Ojemudia. Reports out of camp have been that Bassey performed well at nickelback in practice this week.

    Published: Sat, Sep 5 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets some first-team work

    Bassey played nickel with the first-team defense Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

    Analysis: The Broncos must have liked what they saw in Bassey, as reports indicate that third-year corner Isaac Yiadom is heading to the Giants in a trade. The undrafted rookie led the ACC with 16 passes defended in 2017 and picked off five passes during his time at Wake Forest. Though the time with the first-team and the Yiadom trade makes it more likely that Bassey makes the final squad, he's unlikely to slot higher than CB4 behind A.J. Bouye, Bryce Callahan and De'Vante Bausby.

    Published: Wed, Sep 2 at 4:37pm by Rotowire.com
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