Through the Years
Through the Years: Emmanuel Sanders' time in Denver in 100 photos
Take a trip back through Emmanuel Sanders' time in Denver with these 100 photos showing just some of the many moments that made his career with the Broncos special.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) enters the field during player introductions prior to action against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. August 7, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates a 67 yard touchdown reception during second quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO. August 23, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) dives for a catch during second quarter action against the Indianapolis Colts during the preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, 9 07, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) congratulates Peyton Manning (18) as they head to the sideline with Manning holding the football he passed for his 500th NFL touchdown. The 7 yard pass went to Julius Thomas at 4:48 in the 1st quarter of action against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field October 5, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a 30 yard reception during second quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 5, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a 30-yard pass during second quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 05, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Emmanuel Sanders smiles for the camera before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) hangs on to a 38 yard reception during first quarter action against the San Diego Chargers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 23, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) salutes after catching a 31-yard touchdown pass during second quarter action against the San Diego Chargers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) on an 18 yard reception during second quarter action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) leaps to catch a ball for a for 35 yards during second quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Emmanuel Sanders poses for the camera before a game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA, December 14, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
San Diego Chargers safety Jahleel Addae (37) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) after catching a 33-yard pass during fourth quarter action against the San Diego Chargers during the game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA, December 14, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a 33 yard reception with one hand during third quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, December 22, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) on a 13 yard reception during first quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, September 13, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) dives into the end zone on a 16 yard catch-and-run reception for a touchdown at 2:36 remaining in the second quarter of action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO September 17, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Emmanuel Sanders catches a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO September 17, 2015. (Photo: © Earl Richardson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) tries to grab a deep pass during 4th quarter action against the Oakland Raiders in the NFL game at O.Co Coliseum in Oakland,CA October 11, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Cleveland Browns defensive back Tramon Williams (22) defends Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) on a deep pass during fourth quarter action in the NFL game at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH October 18, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) tries to hang onto a 38 yard pass as Cleveland Browns defensive back Tramon Williams (22) defends on the play during fourth quarter action in the NFL game at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH October 18, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) takes the field before action against the Green Bay Packers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 1, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) looks on before action against the New England Patriots in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 29, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) reacts after catching a 16-yard pass for a first down during third quarter action against the New England Patriots during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 29, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a 39-yard pass during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 29, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) high-fives fans after the win against the New England Patriots during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 29, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) during player introductions prior to kickoff against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game in Denver, Colo. December 28, 2015. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates a touchdown on an 8 yard reception during third quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, December 28, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) carries the ball after a reception during first quarter action against the San Diego Chargers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 03, 2016. Sanders fumbled the ball and San Diego recovered it at the Denver's 5 yard line. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) during player introductions prior to kickoff against the New England Patriots in the NFL AFC Conference Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) hangs on to a 11 yard pass during first quarter action as New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) defends on the play in the NFL AFC Conference Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates after action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrate in confetti after action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and Shannon Sharpe celebrate after action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
Emmanuel Sanders turns upfield after a catch against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, Calif. February 7, 2016 (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Denver Broncos)
Emmanuel Sanders celebrates a first down against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, Calif. July 2, 2016 (Photo by Trevor Brown, Jr./ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10), almost appearing in shock , takes a moment to reflect postgame after Denver defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in the NFL Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, Calif. February 7, 2016 (Eric Bakke via AP)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) and Emmanuel Sanders (10) wave to the crowd atop a fire engine during a Super Bowl victory parade, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Emmanuel Sanders and his son Princeton during the Broncos' Super Bowl 50 Championship Parade on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.
QB Peyton Manning, WR Emmanuel Sanders and Sanders' son, Princeton, during the Broncos' Super Bowl Parade and Rally on Feb. 9. (Ben Swanson)
Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders during the Broncos' Super Bowl ring ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, June 12, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) holds on to a pass during third quarter 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 wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates his 41-yard reception for a touchdown during second quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio. September 25, 2016.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) scores on a 7-yard reception during second quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio. September 25, 2016.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) action against the Atlanta Falcons during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 09, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) goes up for a catch during first quarter action against the Houston Texans during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) carries the ball for a 15 yard gain during second quarter action against the Houston Texans during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) carries the ball to the one-yard line during fourth 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 wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a touchdown pass during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates his 3-yard reception for a touchdown during fourth quarter action against the Tennessee Titans in the NFL game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN December 11, 2016.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) during pregame action 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
Emmanuel Sanders, his son Princeton, and Mickey Mouse wave at Disney's Pro Bowl parade at the Magic Kingdom on Friday, January 27, 2017. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) at the 2017 Pro Bowl on Saturday, January 28, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) makes a catch at the 2017 Pro Bowl on Saturday, January 28, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
Emmanuel Sanders passes out pizza during a visit to the Broncos Boys & Girls Club on May 3, 2017. (Aric DiLalla)
Emmanuel Sanders visits Children's Hospital Colorado on June 7, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
Emmanuel Sanders visits Children's Hospital Colorado on June 7, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
Emmanuel Sanders visits a patient at Children's Hospital Colorado on June 7, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
During a visit to Children's Hospital Colorado on June 7, 2017, Emmanuel Sanders FaceTimes teammate C.J. Anderson, who is the child's favorite player. (Ben Swanson)
wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) models a jersey up for auction at Emmanuel Sanders' "A Night to Catch Flight" fundraising dinner and auction event to benefit his charity foundation on May 31, 2017, at Jet Linx. (Ben Swanson)
At Emmanuel Sanders' youth football camp at Northglenn High School on July 11, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and his son Princeton during training camp at UC Health Training Center in Centennial, CO, August 02, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) throws a ball into the crowd at a training camp practice on August 5, 2017. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10), outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) at a training camp practice on August 8, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) at a practice at UCHealth Training Center on August 15, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) turns up field on a 15-yard reception during second quarter action in the NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in at Sports Authority Field in Denver,Colo. August 26, 2017.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) signs autographs before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, September 11, 2017. Chancey Bush
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) during player introductions action against the Los Angeles Chargers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., September 11, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) carries the ball action against the Los Angeles Chargers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., September 11, 2017. Photo by Pete Eklund
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates in the stands after scoring a 10-yard touchdown during first 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
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) reacts after catching a pass for a first down during third quarter action against the Oakland Raiders during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., October 01, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) visits the Broncos Boys & Girls Club on November 28, 2017. He presented a Boostbox full of signed Broncos memorabilia and tech gear to Foune Fofana. (Photo by Liz Mannis)
Outside linebacker Von Miller (58), cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25), safety Will Parks (34), long snapper Casey Kreiter (42), wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10), safety Justin Simmons (31) at a team meeting to announce community award winners at UCHealth Training Center on December 7, 2017. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) carries the ball after a reception during second quarter action against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, December 14, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Emmanuel Sanders hosts a reception for students of Kepner Beacon Middle School to celebrate the start of his Emmanuel's Locker program, which supplies sports equipment to children who need it, as part of the Emmanuel Sanders Foundation.
Emmanuel Sanders high-fives fans during training camp at UCHealth Training Center in Centennial, CO, July 29, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) with his two children, Princeton and Zoie, after the seventh day of training camp on August 4, 2018, at UCHealth Training Center.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) dives and flips towards the end zone on a 43-yard reception for a 2nd quarter touchdown during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, September 9, 2018, in Denver. (Photo: Eric Bakke)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) gestures first down after a reception completion during the first half of an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, September 9, 2018, in Denver. (Photo: Eric Bakke)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) during the NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colo., September 09, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) carries the ball for a touchdown during the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, September 23, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Emmanuel Sanders in the tunnel during player introductions before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018.
Emmanuel Sanders at the 2018 Hometown Huddle PLAY 60 event at Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse on October 8, 2018.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Colorado, October 18, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) flips into the end zone during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Colorado, October 18, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a pass during fourth quarter action against the Houston Texans during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 04, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) during the NFL regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. The Broncos won 23-22. (Photo by Ric Tapia)
Emmanuel Sanders in the tunnel during player introductions before the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates after a touchdown during third quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 25, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) carries the ball after a reception during second quarter action of the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 02, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Emmanuel Sanders sits down for an interview with a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter on December 4, 2018.
Emmanuel Sanders during organized team activities at UCHealth Training Center in Centennial, CO, May 20, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Emmanuel Sanders poses for a photo during a PLAY 60 All-Ability Clinic with Special Olympics Colorado for 125 athletes at UCHealth Training Center at May 7, 2019.
Emmanuel Sanders meets military members who visited and viewed practice as part of a USAA luncheon on June 4, 2019.
Emmanuel Sanders at practice on Day 5 of training camp on July 22, 2019.
Emmanuel Sanders holds his daughter, Zoie, as his son, Princeton, stands next to him at a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers on the 20th day of training camp on August 17, 2019.
Emmanuel Sanders during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, August 19, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a touchdown pass during the NFL game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, September 09, 2019. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) hauls in a 7-yard pass for a touchdown as Chicago Bears defensive back Kyle Fuller (23) defends on the play during the fourth quarter in the NFL game in Denver, Sunday,Sept. 15, 2019. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Emmanuel Sanders sits on the bench after scoring the go-ahead touchdown and two-point conversion during the second half of the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears on September 15, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) during the NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, September 29, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
