A familiar face was back at Broncos practice Tuesday.
, their former pass-rusher who announced his retirement in March, returned to UCHealth Training Center to watch his former teammates and address them after their workout.
Linebacker Von Miller and receiver , as well as head coach , spoke about what Ware’s time in Denver meant to them, and then the team presented Ware a framed No. 94 Broncos jersey.
Had a special guest at practice today!
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The Broncos will recognize Ware and his family during their Week 2 game (Sept. 17) against the Cowboys in Denver.
In last month, Ware, 34, said he decided to leave multiple offers to play on the table out of consideration for his long-term health. Last season he underwent two surgeries, to repair a fractured forearm suffered in Week 2 and then a herniated disc late in the season.
“You start thinking about your quality of life,” he said. “You still have the desire to get out there and play and compete and win championships. But my body was talking to me.”
Although he rehabilitated with an intent to return, he ultimately decided to call it a career after 12 NFL seasons.
Last week he to retire as a member of the Cowboys, the team he spent the first nine years of his career.
