PHOTOS: Brian Dawkins

Safety Brian Dawkins #20, linebacker Wesley Woodyard #52, and linebacker Joe Mays #51 of the Denver Broncos tackle running back Cedric Benson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey #85 of the Oakland Raiders makes a reception as safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos defends at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 12, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Quarterback Jason Campbell #8 of the Oakland Raiders delivers a pass against the defense of safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 12, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos is doused with Gatorade by Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos after their 24-22 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Head coach John Fox and safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos celebrate after their victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Bengals 24-22. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Wide receiver Jerome Simpson #89 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a 31 yard pass reception as Rahim Moore #26 of the Denver Broncos make the tackle and Cassius Vaughn #41 and safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos follow the action in the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Bengals 24-22. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos defends against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Bengals 24-22. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Tarvaris Jackson #7 of the Seattle Seahawks attempts to throw over Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos during the preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 27, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)

Safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos storms out of the tunnel and smoke before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 20, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Running back Ryan Mathews #24 of the San Diego Chargers fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on January 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The ball was recovered by Kris Dielman of the Chargers on the play. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos on the sidelines during the preseason NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 1, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Broncos 26-7. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Darren McFadden #20 of the Oakland Raiders runs through the tackle of Brian Dawkins #20 and Mario Haggan #57 of the Denver Broncos during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 12, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)

Wide reciever Darrius Heyward-Bey #85 of the Oakland Raiders makes an 18 yard reception for a first down as strong safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos makes the tackle at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 12, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Defensive back Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos reacts after a defenfive stop in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 12, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos takes the field during player intoductions at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 17, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Receiver Jonathan Baldwin #89 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches the ball against the back of safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos during the game on November 13, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The play was nullified due to a penalty. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Strong safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos upends running back Le'Ron McClain #44 of the Kansas City Chiefs on November 13, 2011 during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Tim Tebow #15 and Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos celebrate a 16-13 overtime win over the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on November 27, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos warms up before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on November 27, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Vincent Brown #86 of the San Diego Chargers misses a pass as he is defended by Andre' Goodman #21 and Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on November 27, 2011 in San Diego, California. The Broncos won 16-13 in overtime. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Vincent Brown #86 of the San Diego Chargers misses a pass as he is defended by Andre' Goodman #21 and Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on November 27, 2011 in San Diego, California. The Broncos won 16-13 in overtime. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Nate Burleson #13 of the Detroit Lions is is unable to complete the pass while being defended by Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos during the first half at Sports Authority at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Lions defeated the Broncos 45-10. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Nate Burleson #13 of the Detroit Lions is is unable to complete the pass while being defended by Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos during the first half at Sports Authority at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Lions defeated the Broncos 45-10. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions looks for a receiver under pressure from Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Nate Burleson #13 of the Detroit Lions is is unable to complete the pass while being defended by Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos during the first half at Sports Authority at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Lions defeated the Broncos 45-10. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Michael Bush #29 of the Oakland Raiders jumps over Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum on November 6, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Marcel Reece #45 of the Oakland Raiders carries Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos into the endzone to complete a forty yard touchdown play at O.co Coliseum on November 6, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Running back Keiland Williams #34 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball as defensive back Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos defends at Sports Authority at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Lions defeated the Broncos 45-10. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)