Thread: Derek Wolfe Signs One-Day Contract to Retire as a Bronco

Derek Wolfe came home to announce his retirement.

The Denver Broncos signed Derek Wolfe to a one-day contract so that the long-time defensive lineman could come home to announce his retirement. Wolfe did that on Friday, concluding a 10-year NFL career.

Wolfe stopped by Broncos training camp to interact with former teammates and fans after his big announcement.

"The gratitude that I feel for the organization as a whole and the city itself, the love that they showed me from Day 1, it's just been incredible," Wolfe said.

As Wolfe hangs up his cleats, let's take a trip down memory lane. Drafted early in Round 2 back in 2012, he was actually Denver's first pick in that draft.

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Salute the wolfe!!!!!!!!!!

Love that George Paton recognizes our former players that he had no dealings with.

Welcome back. A true warrior.

Originally Posted by Jeudy10Hamler1

Salute the wolfe!!!!!!!!!!

Love that George Paton recognizes our former players that he had no dealings with.

I didn't realize that Paton had to approve Derek retiring as a Bronco

'That was something special': Derek Wolfe announces retirement, reflects on championship-winning career

Jul 29, 2022

In announcing his retirement from the NFL after a 10-year career, former Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe reflects upon his years in Denver, including winning Super Bowl 50.

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Derek Wolfe counts down his top three moments as a Bronco

Jul 29, 2022

Super Bowl 50 champion defensive end Derek Wolfe relives his three favorite moments from his time in the orange and blue.

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Photos: Retirement portraits with Derek Wolfe

At his home in the Denver area, Derek Wolfe sat down with DenverBroncos.com for portraits to celebrate his retirement.

https://www.denverbroncos.com/photos...a-a95705d30b14

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

I didn't realize that Paton had to approve Derek retiring as a Bronco

Yup He had to sign a 1 ray contract to retire a bronco. Paton makes the roster moves so of course he’s involved yup yup. Paton is the man

Thanks Derek, i know it was tough on ya because of injuries and health but in our hearts you were always a Bronco anyway.

Originally Posted by Gyldenlove

Welcome back. A true warrior.

Definitely, I wish he wasn’t as banged up as he was because he had a big impact on our DL so I always imagined just how much better he coulda been had he not been knocked up all the time it seemed.

Originally Posted by Northman

Thanks Derek, i know it was tough on ya because of injuries and health but in our hearts you were always a Bronco anyway.

Idk what else he could be other than a bronco. Wolfe was drafted here and won a ring here and produced for us injured and all. I wish he was more healthy because he’d a had a way greater impact

Originally Posted by Jeudy10Hamler1

Idk what else he could be other than a bronco. Wolfe was drafted here and won a ring here and produced for us injured and all. I wish he was more healthy because he’d a had a way greater impact

Manning was drafted a Colt and won a ring with them yet he considers himself a Bronco despite only be here for 5 years.

Originally Posted by Northman

Manning was drafted a Colt and won a ring with them yet he considers himself a Bronco despite only be here for 5 years.

Factsbut wolfe only played in Baltimore or whatever for what a year or two?


There’s noway wolfe was flipping from broncos lifetime to ravens lol.

And yeah I been on the manning is a lifelong bronco no matter what lol. That dude legit took it to another level

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos haven't been shy about their championship hopes for the upcoming season.

During the offseason, Tim Patrick deemed it a "Super Bowl or bust" year, and General Manager George Paton said he would be "disappointed" if his team didn't have that mindset.

There's a long journey, though, between training camp expectations and hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. And following Friday's practice, the team heard from a former Bronco who reached that goal with a win in Super Bowl 50.

Derek Wolfe, who announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, had a simple message.

"I told them, 'Look, you guys finally got the piece that we've been missing, and that's Russell Wilson,'" Wolfe said. "'Follow his lead, he knows what he's doing. Just embrace every day and enjoy all the time. Don't take anything for granted out here.'"

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Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

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That paragraph at the end was the truest shit a man could speak. Everyone knows we was a quarterback away and now we not only have a quarterback but Paton went and got us a frocking hall of fame quarterback that’s still elite for another 7-10 year’s.

I came in here to see what GEM would say be she must be kinda busy.

But I think she'd say that DEFWU is a huge part of how SB50 worked out in the plus column...and for that, he's always going to be an all-timer. Dude is legend, and we can never forget what he did.