No. 7 was off the table.
Quarterback Case Keenum arrived at the Broncos’ training facility Thursday to sign his new two-year contract. He also selected a jersey, because the No. 7 he wore in Minnesota wasn’t an option in Denver.
John Elway’s number will remain retired.
I can honestly say I’ve been preparing my whole life for this!!! Couldn’t be more excited to be a Denver Bronco!! LETS GO!!!
— Case Keenum (@casekeenum)
Instead, Keenum announced Thursday after signing his new contract at the Broncos’ facility, that he will wear jersey No. 4.
Excited to wear number 4 in the orange and blue!
— Case Keenum (@casekeenum)
Seven players have donned No. 4 in Broncos history. The most recent was backup quarterback Austin Davis, who is now with the Seattle Seahawks. Before him, punter Britton Colquitt wore the number.
