Dan Koppen - #67 - C
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/12/1979 |
| Birthplace | Dubuque, IA |
| College | Boston College |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2003, 5th round, 29th pick by Patriots |
Broncos C Walton out for season
Broncos C J.D. Walton suffered a broken ankle in Sunday’s win over the Raiders and reportedly will miss the rest of the season.
Questions loom at Broncos interior O-line spots
The Broncos should be getting their top interior O-lineman, ORG Chris Kuper, back from injury soon, but there are long-term questions at center and left guard.
Reports: Patriots cut Hoyer, Branch, Koppen
The Patriots released backup QB Brian Hoyer, giving second-year QB Ryan Mallett the No. 2 job behind Tom Brady.
Koppen, Connolly battling for starting center job
Dan Connolly and Dan Koppen will be in a closely watched battle to start at center for the Patriots, with Connolly appearing to have the early edge.
Patriots re-sign C Koppen
The Patriots have agreed to terms on a two-year deal with C Dan Koppen, according to Albert Breer of NFL.com. The deal is worth $6 million, per Breer’s report.
Wayne could replace Jackson in San Diego
If the Chargers don't re-sign free-agent WR Vincent Jackson, they may pursue Colts free agent Reggie Wayne, according to AFC Whispers.
Five questions with Patriots radio color commentator Gino Cappelletti
Patriots radio color commentator Gino Cappelletti talked about the Pats' offensive success and what it means to be without C Dan Koppen in this week's edition of "Five questions with."
Patriots place Koppen, Pryor on I.R.
The Patriots announced Wednesday that they placed starting C Dan Koppen and DL Myron Pryor on season-ending injured reserve.
Five questions with Patriots correspondent Ian Rapoport
PFW correspondent and Boston Herald writer Ian Rapoport gives his insight in this week's "Five questions with" segment.
Report: Patriots C Koppen to miss 6-10 weeks
Patriots C Dan Koppen, who left Monday night's game with an ankle injury, is not expected to miss the rest of the season, according to a report.
Patriots' Koppen hurts ankle
Patriots C Dan Koppen was carted off the field late in the second quarter after injuring an ankle in New England's game vs. Miami at Sun Life Stadium.
Patriots win award for best offensive line
The Patriots' offensive line has been selected as the winner of the 2010 Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award.
Patriots-Bills matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 16 game between New England and Buffalo: Bills NT Kyle Williams vs. Patriots C Dan Koppen.
Patriots-Lions matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 12 Thanksgiving Day game between the Patriots and Lions: Lions defensive line vs. Patriots offensive line
PLAYER NEWS
Koppen, who spent nine season snapping the ball to Tom Brady in New England, will now have the chance to work with Peyton Manning.|||||||
Koppen signed with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, two weeks after his release from the New England Patriots, where he played from 2003-11. Koppen adds experienced depth to the interior line and might push starting center J.D. Walton for playing time.
The Patriots have re-signed Koppen.|||||||
The 32-year-old Koppen is a veteran of nine seasons with the Patriots, but missed all but the opening game of 2011 with a left knee injury. He has started 120 of 121 regular-season games and 14 postseason games and has been a steady blocker for Tom Brady since joining the team in 2003.
Koppen was placed on injured reserve with a fractured left ankle and fibula.|||||||
Koppen was injured in Week 1. The Patriots hoped he'd return before the end fo the season, but the timetable was too long. Dan Connolly will start at center.
Koppen was inactive for the first time this season with an ankle injury.|||||||
Russ Hochstein started in his place.
Koppen has been placed on injured reserve by the New England Patriots, officially ending his 2005 campaign. The offensive lineman, who has been starting at center for the Pats since the second game of his rookie season in 2003, was unable to return to the lineup after suffering a shoulder injury in Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins.|||||||
Russ Hochstein likely will fill the void in the starting lineup going forward, while veteran Gene Mruczkowski was signed to replace Koppen on the 53-man roster.
