Through the Years
Through the years: Looking back on T.J. Ward's Broncos career in photos
After the Super Bowl 50 champion announced his retirement, we're looking back on photos from T.J. Ward's stellar three years in Denver.
Englewood, CO - March 12, 2014 - Denver Broncos Dove Valley Facility: T.J. Ward at his NFL free agency signing.
Englewood, CO - March 12, 2014 - Denver Broncos Dove Valley Facility: T.J. Ward at the NFL free agency signing press conference.
Englewood, CO - March 12, 2014 - Denver Broncos Dove Valley Facility: T.J. Ward at the NFL free agency signing press conference.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) reacts after a tackle during fourth 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) for a 10 yard loss during second quarter action against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. September 21, 2014
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) action against the Seattle Seahawks during the game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA, September 21, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) on defense during third quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field October 5, 2014.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) reacts after tackling Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (38) in the backfield for a loss during fourth quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 05, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates a big stop during fourth quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 5, 2014.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) after an interception during third quarter action against the Oakland Raiders in the NFL game at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CA on November 9, 2014.
The Denver Broncos trio of Steven Johnson (53), Brandon Marshall (54) and T.J. Ward (43) stop St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason (27) on a 7 yard carry during second quarter action against the St. Louis Rams in the NFL game at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO November 16, 2014.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) carries the ball after intercepting the ball during fourth quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Ward ran the ball back to the Miami 8 yard line from the Miami 45. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) sacksKansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) for a 13 yard loss during first quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City , MO November 30, 2014.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates his sack of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) for a 13 yard loss during first quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City , MO November 30, 2014.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates a big stop during fourth quarter action against the Buffalo Bills in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, December 7, 2014.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) signals incomplete after defending on a 4th quarter pass play against the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, January 11, 2015.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) signs autographs after practice at Denver Broncos training camp August 1, 2015 at the UCHealth Training Center in Englewood,CO.
T.J. Ward and Brandon Marshall action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO September 17, 2015. (Photo: © Earl Richardson)
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during first quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 04, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during first quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 04, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates a pass break-up during fourth quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) addresses the team after receiving a game ball for a forced fumble securing a 23-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) prior to kickoff in the NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in the at O.Co Coliseum in Oakland,CA October 11, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) defend on a pass to Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge (82) during first quarter action in the NFL game at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH October 18, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (13) passes on a two-point conversion attempt as Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) pressures during fourth quarter action against the Denver Broncos in the NFL game at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH October 18, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43), a former Cleveland Brown, celebrates in the locker room with teammates after Denver defeated the Browns 26-23 in overtime in the NFL game at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH October 18, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates a sack, forced fumble and safety during fourth quarter 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) leads teammates on to the field prior to kickoff in the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN November 8, 2015. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) tackles Indianapolis Colts tight end Coby Fleener (80) on a 9 yard reception during third quarter action against the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN November 8, 2015. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) is congratulated by defensive coordinator Wade Phillips postgame in the locker room after Denver defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 201-17 in overtime in the NFL game in Denver, Colo. December 28, 2015. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
action against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Divisional Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 17, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates a big stop during first quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 17, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and safety T.J. Ward (43) react after breaking up a pass during first quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Divisional Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 17, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) reacts after an incomplete pass during fourth quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Divisional Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 17, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) and T.J. Ward stop New England Patriots running back Steven Jackson (39) for a loss during second quarter action 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) recovers a fumble during fourth quarter action against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, February 07, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) looks for running room after intercepting a Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) pass at 5:57 of the third quarter action in the NFL Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, Calif. February 7, 2016 (Photo by Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) tries to keep his balance after recovering a 4th quarter fumble in action against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, Calif. July 2, 2016 (Photo by Trevor Brown, Jr./ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) recovers a Carolina Panthers fumble during fourth quarter action in the NFL Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, Calif. February 7, 2016 (Photo by Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21), safety T.J. Ward (43) and defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) on the sideline during fourth quarter action against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, February 7, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
safety Darian Stewart (26), wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10), wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88), safety T.J. Ward (43), cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) and cornerback Aqib Talib (21) at a June 2, 2016 OTA practice. (Ben Swanson)
during the Ring Ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, June 12, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
during the Ring Ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, June 12, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates his sack of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during first quarter action in the NFL game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates his sack of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during first quarter action in the NFL game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) during first 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) pressures Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during second 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) reacts after breaking up a pass during first quarter action against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, September 18, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) pressures Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during second quarter action against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, September 18, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
running back C.J. Anderson (22) and safety T.J. Ward (43) on the tarmac before traveling to Cincinnati. (Scott Ward)
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) reacts after taking the ball from Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) during third quarter 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) sacks San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) intercepts the ball during third 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates after an interception during third 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) and Darian Stewart (26) against the Oakland Raiders in the NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland,CA. October 13, 2016.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates his fumble recovery during fourth quarter action against the New Orleans Saints in the NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. November 13, 2016.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates after a defensive play during first quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) tackles Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) 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 safety T.J. Ward (43) and DeMarcus Ware (94) prior to kickoff against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL game at Everbank Field in Jacksonville, FL. December 4, 2016.
at T.J. Ward's youth football camp on June 10, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
cornerback Aqib Talib (21), safety T.J. Ward (43), safety Darian Stewart (26) and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) at the media broadcast network photoshoots on June 14, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
safety T.J. Ward (43) at the media broadcast network photoshoots on June 14, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
safety T.J. Ward (43) at a training camp practice on August 3, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
