DeMarcus Ware
American football linebacker, Super Bowl champion
Born
July 31st, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) primarily for the Dallas Cowboys and later for the Denver Broncos. Drafted by the Cowboys in 2005 as the 11th overall pick, contributed to the team's defense and recorded numerous sacks. Won Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos in 2016, marking a significant achievement in a career that spanned over a decade. Selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times and earned first-team All-Pro honors, showcasing consistent high-level performance on the field.
Winning Super Bowl 50 with Denver Broncos
Recording over 130 career sacks in the NFL
Selected to 9 Pro Bowls
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