Photos: Pro Football Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware's time in Denver

DeMarcus Ware signs his NFL free agency contract on March 12, 2014.

DeMarcus Ware speaks to the media during his free agency signing press conference on March 12, 2014.

Retired from play for the day, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and DeMarcus Ware (94) converse on the sidelines during second quarter action of a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Levi's Stadium in San Jose, CA. August 17, 2014.

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) high fives head coach John Fox before action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. August 17, 2014.

DeMarcus Ware enters the field during player introductions before the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver,Colo. September 14, 2014

DeMarcus Ware displays a peace sign during pregame warmups prior to kick-off against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. September 21, 2014

DeMarcus Ware tries wrestling New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) to the turf on a 3rd quarter play in the NFL game at MetLife Stadium October 12, 2014.

DeMarcus Ware poses for a photo at Denver Broncos practice at Dove Valley in Englewood, Colorado on October 31, 2014.

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) wraps up St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason (27) during fourth quarter action against the St. Louis Rams during the game at Edward Jones Dome in Saint Louis, MO, November 16, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

DeMarcus Ware turns upfield for yardage after intercepting a Kansas City Chiefs pass during third quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City , MO November 30, 2014.

DeMarcus Ware and teammates wait in the tunnel during pregame player introductions before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, December 07, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) tackles Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) after he fumbled the ball during second quarter action against the Oakland Raiders during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, December 28, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) holds up the shoe of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) after a tackle during first quarter action in the NFL divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 11, 2015.

DeMarcus Ware pushes a weighted sled during the first day of offseason training at the Denver Broncos Dove Valley facility in Englewood, CO. April13, 2015

Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware (94) interacts with fans at Denver Broncos training camp August 1, 2015 at the UCHealth Training Center in Englewood,CO.

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) records a safety during second quarter action of a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, August 29, 2015.

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) pressures Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) during second quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, September 13, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates during the fourth quarter of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, September 17, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. Denver won 31-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

DeMarcus Ware brushes off Detroit Lions offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) aside on a pass rush during second quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during first quarter action in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) tackles Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12), causing a fumble that Green Bay recovered in the end zone for a safety during fourth quarter action against the Green Bay Packers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 01, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

DeMarcus Ware with his son on the field after the Denver Broncos defeated the San Diego Chargers 17-3 in the NFL game in San Diego, Calif. December 6, 2015. (Eric Bakke via AP)

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates with the game ball after recovering the game-sealing fumble against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, December 28, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware (94) is all smiles postgame in the locker room as he celebrates with teammates after he recovered a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (5) fumble to secure an overtime win over the Bengals 20-17. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

DeMarcus Ware speaks to teammates in a huddle before the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 17, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) recovers a fumble during fourth-quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 17, 2015. The fumble recovery set up the Broncos' game-wining touchdown. Photo by Ben Hays.

DeMarcus Ware high-fives his son during the postgame celebration on the field after the Broncos won the AFC Championship Game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware (94) gives Von Miller a celebratory hug postgame after Denver defeated the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

DeMarcus Ware huddles the team postgame in the locker room after Denver defeated the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware waves as he enters the SAP Center during Opening Night for Super Bowl 50 on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) pour Gatorade on Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak in the closing seconds of Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. Denver won 24-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates with the Lombardi Trophy following Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. Denver won 24-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) is interviewed at the end of the game on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24-10 to win Super Bowl 50. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)

DeMarcus Ware (94), Von Miller (58) and Peyton Manning (18) celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos beat the Panthers 24-10. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

DeMarcus Ware (94) and Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak celebrate after their win against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won 24-10. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware (94) and Peyton Manning (18) begin celebrating on the sidelines during the final seconds of the fourth quarter as Denver leads the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in the NFL Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, Calif. February 7, 2016 (Photo by Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

DeMarcus Ware and Tyler Polumbus celebrate after Denver defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, Calif. February 7, 2016 (Photo by Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates following Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won 24-10. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware poses with the Lombardi Trophy during a parade for the NFL football Super Bowl champions, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

DeMarcus Ware and Peyton Manning pose with the Lombardi Trophy during the Broncos' Super Bowl 50 championship parade in Denver, Colo. February 9, 2016 (Photo by Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Denver Broncos defensive end and Walter Payton Man of the Year finalist DeMarcus Ware speaks on stage during 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Chicago. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Peyton Manning, DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller sign footballs at the White House on June 6, 2016. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller at the White House on June 6, 2016. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

DeMarcus Ware during the Super Bowl 50 Ring Ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, June 12, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller react after receiving their Super Bowl rings during the Ring Ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, June 12, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

DeMarcus Ware and Peyton Manning during Denver Broncos Super Bowl Ring Ceremony in Denver, Colo. on June 12, 2016.

DeMarcus Ware shows off his Super Bowl ring during the Ring Ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, June 12, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

DeMarcus Ware — performing as a musician at the 2016 Taste of the Broncos — walks to the outdoor stage with his band at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on June 14, 2016. (Ben Swanson)

DeMarcus Ware looks at a birthday cake made for him by Voodoo Doughnut. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) runs off the field with a commemorative football after a win against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 in Denver. The Broncos won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)

Denver Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) hugs Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) after game action against the Carolina Panthers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, September 08, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware gives a thumbs up to a fan during warmups before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

This Oct. 30, 2016 photo shows Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) smiling prior to an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Denver. Ware needs season-ending back surgery that could spell the end of his NFL career. The Broncos placed Ware on injured reserve Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 along with cornerback Kayvon Webster, who sustained a concussion last weekend at Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) gets the crowd hyped up during first quarter action against the San Diego Chargers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 30, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) line up against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) knocks the ball out of San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers' (17) hand during second quarter action against the San Diego Chargers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 30, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

DeMarcus Ware peers out a door on a military vehicle on the USAA Salute To Service Caravan on November 8, 2016. (Caroline Deisley)

Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) boards the plane during the team's travel on December 10, 2016 to Nashville for a game against the Titans. (Ben Swanson)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) at the Titans' 1-yard line, forcing a punt during the 2016 NFL week 14 regular season football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. The sack was the final one of Ware's career. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

DeMarcus Ware and T.J. Ward pose for a photo prior to kickoff against the Tennessee Titans in the NFL game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN December 11, 2016.

DeMarcus Ware runs through fog from the tunnel during pregame player introductions against the New England Patriots during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, December 18, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94), aka DeMarcus Claus, rides a bike at the Boys & Girls Club holiday Party in the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse on December 20, 2016. Ninety club members were welcomed for a party with free bicycles. (Caroline Deisley)

Demaryius Thomas and Von Miller present DeMarcus Ware with a framed jersey during the practice at UC Health Training Facility in Centennial, CO, May 02, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Demarcus Ware stands in the north end zone with his family and is honored during second quarter action against the Dallas Cowboys during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., September 17, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus

DeMarcus Ware greets Peyton Manning during voluntary team activities at UCHealth Training Center in Centennial, CO, May 31, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Pass Rush Consultant (and former outside linebacker) DeMarcus Ware during practice at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.

DeMarcus Ware displays a pass-rush move with Aaron Donald at Von Miller's third annual Pass Rush Summit on June 6, 2019 at UNLV in Las Vegas.

Former Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware talks with President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway before the Broncos' game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 17, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)