Former Broncos Pro Bowler T.J. Ward announces retirement
Apr 21, 2021, 10:25 AM
Former Denver Broncos Pro Bowler and Super Bowl 50 champion T.J. Ward is officially retiring, according to Denver7’s Troy Renck.
No Fly Forever.
Congratulations on your retirement, @BossWard43!
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 21, 2021
Ward earned two Pro Bowl bids during his career and compiled 607 tackles, eight interceptions, and 10 forced fumbles.
He was also a key player in the “No-Fly Zone” alongside Darian Stewart, Aqib Talib, Chris Harris Jr. and Bradley Roby.
“I am honored and blessed to have completed 8 NFL years! Second round draft pick, all-rookie team, all-pro, pro bowler and Super Bowl 50 champion. The journey has been amazing,” Ward wrote in a statement.
With the announcement of his retirement, Ward is the third member of the “No-Fly Zone” to retire in the past year, following Talib and Stewart.