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Denver Broncos president of operations and general manager, John Elway, greets Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) in the tunnel coming off the field after defeating the New York Jets 37-28 at MetLife Stadium Oct. 01, 2020.

Denver Broncos president of football operations John Elway watches the late action agains the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter of Denver's 27-17 win on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos general manager and president of football operations John Elway, left, talks with head coach Vic Fangio during training camp at Empower Field at Mile High Aug. 29, 2020.

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, back, confers with Matt Russell, the team's director of player personnel, during a combined NFL training camp with the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at the Broncos' headquarters in Englewood.

Denver Broncos vice president of football operations John Elway leaves the field before the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019.

John Elway, general Manager of the Denver Broncos, on the field before the (2-5) Denver Broncos take on the (4-2) Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Oct. 27, 2019.

President of football operations and general manager John Elway watches the big screen during the fourth quarter of the game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Los Angeles Chargers for the game.

The family of Pat Bowlen and former Broncos players stand with his bust that will be in the NFL Hall of Fame on Aug. 3, 2019 in Canton, Ohio. From the left front row: John Elway, Amie Bowlen Klemmer, Annabel Bowlen, Brittany Bowlen, Christina Bowlen, Patrick Bowlen and Beth Bowlen Wallace, Back row from left: Von Miller, Gary Zimmerman, Shanon Sharp, Chris Harris Jr., Terrell Davis, and Brandon McManus.

From left to right, Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, Broncos vice president of public and community relations Patrick Smyth and John Elway, general manager and president of football operations, walk up a ramp to a news conference at the UCHealth Training Center on July 17, 2019.

Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway looks on from the bench prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Denver Broncos vice president of football operations John Elway and president Joe Ellis stand on the field before the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

General Manager John Elway of the Denver Broncos looks on after their win over the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif.

John Elway stands on the field as his number 7 is permanently retired and receives a permanent display in the stadium before the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.

Executive Vice President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy while Von Miller (58) celebrates with head coach Gary Kubiak, President and CEO Joe Ellis, and Annabel Bowlen. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24 to 10 in Super Bowl 50. The Denver Broncos played the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Feb. 7, 2016.

Pat Bowlen and John Elway with the conference championship trophy after the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 19, 2014.

Peyton Manning and John Elway talk on the sidelines late in the fourth quarter during the Denver Broncos game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012.

Denver Broncos 1st draft pick Von Miller, left, is introduced by John Elway in the press conference on Friday, April 29, 2011.

John Elway, right, is leaving the 18th hole with his caddy Davis Bryant, 14, after the final round of 2014 HealthONE Colorado Senior Open at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. Denver on May 30, 2014.

John Elway shakes Peyton Manning's hand during the Denver Broncos press conference announcing the signing of Manning on March 20, 2012 at Dove Valley. RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post

The Denver Broncos on Wednesday January 5, 2011 named two-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway as Executive Vice President of Football Operations and appointed Joe Ellis as President, Broncos Owner and Chief Executive Officer Pat Bowlen announced at Dove Valley.

The Denver Broncos on Wednesday January 5, 2011 named two-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway as Executive Vice President of Football Operations and appointed Joe Ellis as President, Broncos Owner and Chief Executive Officer Pat Bowlen announced at Dove Valley.

Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway celebrates his second Super Bowl victory as the Broncos beat the Atalanta Falcons on January 31, 1999, in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami.

Super Bowl XXXIII on January 31, 1999, where the Denver Broncos faced the Atlanta Falcons in Miami, Florida. Quarterback John Elway, who was named the game's Most Valuable Player, led the Broncos to a 34-19 win over the Falcons.

Gary Kubiak watches a workout in Greeley with coach Mike Shanahan and John Elway in 1995.

John Elway #7, Quarterback for the Denver Broncos hands the ball off to his running back Leonard Russell during the American Football Conference West game against the Los Angeles Raiders on 18 Sept. 1994 at the Mile High Stadium in Denver.

Pat Bowlen with John Elway at Denver Broncos training camp in Greeley in 1994.

John Elway poses with the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIIL.

Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway jokes with two British policemen upon his team's arrival outside Gatwick Airport on Monday, Aug. 3, 1987 in London. The Broncos are in town to meet the Los Angeles Rams in an exhibition football game at London?s Wembley Stadium on August 9.

Injured Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway, left, listens to Broncos starting quarterback Gary Kubiak, right, during the first half of Sunday's NFL game in Pittsburgh on Oct. 23, 1988.

Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway is hit by Andre Tippett, which forced an interception and injured the Bronco quarterback's ankle at the end of the first half in the AFC playoff game against New England on Jan. 5, 1987.

Quarterbacks John Elway and Gary Kubiak laugh during picture day in San Diego in 1988.

Things were back to normal at the Bronco camp with John Elway in the driver's seat, on his scooter that is, with center Bill Bailey riding rear in 1985.

John Elway and Gary Kubiak are surrounded by receiver's legs during passing drills in Greeley Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1985.

Stanford University quarterback John Elway, right, annouced that he would play baseball for the New York Yankees rather than sign with the Baltimore Colts as the top draft choice of the National Football league, in this in this April 26, 1983 photo, in San Jose, Calif. April 26, 1983. Elway's 16-year journey began inauspiciously, when he was labeled a spoiled brat for refusing to play for the team that drafted him. Elway went on to set NFL records for the Denver Broncos.