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DeMarcus Ware

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Position: LB
Jersey #: 94
Date of Birth: July 31, 1982
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 258 lbs
College: Troy
Drafted: Round , Pick 11 in 2005 by DAL
First Team: DAL (2005)
Last Team: DEN (2016)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

DeMarcus Ware - Career Overview

Date of Birth: July 31, 1982
College: Troy University
Position: Linebacker (LB)

Professional Career

  • Dallas Cowboys (2005-2013)
    • Drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft.
    • Named to the Pro Bowl 8 times (2006-2013).
    • Selected as a First-Team All-Pro 4 times (2007, 2009-2011).
    • Led the league in sacks in 2008 with 20.0, becoming the first Cowboy to do so since 1985.
    • Recorded a total of 117 sacks during his time with the Cowboys, making him the franchise's all-time leader in that category.
    • Helped the Cowboys reach the playoffs multiple times, including a trip to the NFC Championship game.
  • Denver Broncos (2014-2016)
    • Signed with the Broncos in March 2014.
    • Named to the Pro Bowl in each season with the Broncos (2014-2016).
    • Played a crucial role in the team's Super Bowl 50 victory over the Carolina Panthers, earning Super Bowl MVP honors.
    • Finished his career with 138.5 total sacks, ranking him among the top 10 all-time in NFL history.

Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Super Bowl Champion (50)
  • 9× Pro Bowl selection (2006-2013, 2015)
  • 4× First-Team All-Pro (2007, 2009-2011)
  • Second-Team All-Pro (2008)
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2005)
  • Member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023

Legacy

DeMarcus Ware is widely regarded as one of the best pass rushers in NFL history, known for his exceptional speed, strength, and technique. His impact on the game is felt not just through his impressive statistics but also through his leadership and work ethic both on and off the field. Ware's career has solidified his place among the all-time greats in professional football.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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