The Denver Broncos will be looking for a potential resurgence in the 2019 NFL season. At the very least, fans will be able to see Champ Bailey get inducted into the team's Ring of Fame.
Bailey has already been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his entering his first year of eligibility. Team President & CEO Joe Ellis announced that he will also be inducted into the Broncos' Ring of Fame via Mike Florio Pro Football Talk:
“It comes as no surprise that Champ has been voted into the Broncos’ Ring of Fame in his first year of eligibility,” Ellis said in a statement. “Not only did he make so many incredible plays as a Bronco, but the consistency and leadership he brought to this organization for 10 seasons as a perennial All-Pro was second-to-none.”
“To see the way Champ’s career has been appreciated over the last four months — first by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and now as our newest Ring of Famer — is very special for us. We congratulate Champ on this well-deserved honor and look forward to celebrating everything he’s meant to the Broncos in October.”
Bailey's honors are undoubtedly well-deserved. He started his career as a former first-round pick for the Washington Redskins. He spent five years in Washington before being part of the blockbuster trade for Clinton Portis. It is safe to say that the trade worked out for Denver as he eventually became arguably the best cornerback of his generation.
Although Bailey may have started his career in Washington, there is no question that his best years came in Denver. He still holds the franchise record for most passes defensed, while ranking fourth in interceptions and 10th in tackles. His 12 Pro Bowl selections are still the most in NFL history for a defensive back. This is why he made sure to retire as a Bronco after signing a one-day contract with the team when his illustrious career came to a close.
Bailey will now be able to cement his legacy in Denver as the 33rd member of the Broncos' Ring of Fame.
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