John Elway is stepping down from the Denver Broncos board of directors

The former Hall of Famer quarterback took over as general manager in 2011, and became chief operating officer in 2021.

John Elwaylegend Denver Broncos Which he won two copies of power As a player and as a general manager, he will be leaving his managerial position on a team Colorado.

“I was with Denver Broncos For a long time. A little older, I want to be able to do some of the things I haven’t done. I am willing to have a flexible schedule. If there’s something I can help them with, I’ll do it.” Elway This wed.

John Elway was the quarterback of Bronco Between 1983 and 1998, during which time he led the conquests in Super Bowl XXXII and the XXXIII. In 1999 the team drew the number seven in honor of the entered player NFL Hall of Fame in 2004.

the nine times Pro bowl He started his career as a general manager Denver in 2011, a role he held until 2020, in 2021 he was chief operating officer, and last year he became an advisor to the team.

as a manager Bronco They played twice powerLost XLVIII Copy won fiftyboth with another star quarterback, Peyton Manningin organizing and distributing the game.

“I enjoyed the relationship with you Bronco for a long time. It was good to have that connection. Anyway, I said Greg I would be happy to be his resource and help him in any way I can,” was the message he left Elway to Greg BennerCEO of the company Bronco.

After winning the Super Bowl 50And John Elway He failed to keep the team at a high level and went through seven seasons with a losing record.

In the 2022 season, Denver Finished in last place western section affiliate American Conference With a record of five wins and 12 losses.

For the 2023 campaign, the team, which was acquired by the Wal-Mart heir mid-last year, Rob WaltonHe was appointed head coach Sean Paytonreplacing Nathaniel Hackettto try to break a seven-season drought without reaching the playoffs.