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Former Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders joins NFL Network

Emmanuel Sanders is starting a new career with NFL Network.

Recently retired wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, who spent five years with the Denver Broncos while contributing to the 2015 Super Bowl championship team, is joining NFL Network as a studio analyst. 

Sanders, who spent 12 seasons in the NFL, will begin his new career this Sunday on the NFL GameDay Morning show. Sanders will be joining Rich Eisen, Kurt Warner and Michael Irvin in the studio. 

NFL Network vice president and executive producer Charlie Yook appears to have known that Sanders would be a natural fit after doing a guest appearance a few years ago on the network. So naturally, Yook would be there to offer Sanders a position once he retired.

“We got to see a glimpse of what Emmanuel could bring several years ago when he was a guest analyst on NFL GameDay Morning on Championship Sunday,” Yook said in a press release. “We are excited to have him join our family and create memorable content in the linear and digital space.”

While Sanders won’t be on an NFL field anymore, we can still catch him on Sunday mornings on NFL Network at 9:00 AM ET.

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Emmanuel Sanders almost signed with Chiefs in 2014

“It didn’t happen and I ended up coming here, which was the best thing ever,” Emmanuel Sanders said of joining the Broncos instead of KC.

Before he signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the Denver Broncos in 2014, wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders nearly signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Sanders has told the story before, but he revisited it during his retirement press conference at Denver’s facility last week.

Sanders said he wanted to sign with the Broncos due to Peyton Manning and the other pieces the team had in place, but he hadn’t heard from then-general manager John Elway. So the receiver had a visit with the Chiefs, were he nearly signed.

“We were trying to work out the logistics because I wanted to sign for three years, and they wanted me to sign for four,” Sanders said. “I told them, ‘No, I’m only signing for three.’ Andy Reid leaves [because] he thinks I’m signing with the Chiefs. All of the sudden … I get a call in the facility that I can go to Denver.”

Sanders then told the Broncos he would sign with them, leaving him in an awkward position at Kansas City’s facility.

“I’m there in their facility and I remember telling them, ‘I just want to go back to my hotel and figure out the situation. I don’t know what I want to do. I might sign, but I don’t know,'” Sanders said. “I was just trying to get out of there so I could go celebrate because I’m about to go play with Peyton freaking Manning — The Sheriff.”

Knowing if he left he might never return, the Chiefs tried to get Sanders to stay and sign, but his mind was made up.

“They wouldn’t let me out of the facility, and I remember trying to leave,” Sanders said. “I remember Andy Reid. I see this car just flying down, and he hopped out like, ‘What is going on?’ I don’t care to go into too many crazy details, but that’s just how close it was because I was literally sitting in that room like, ‘I’m about to sign.’ I remember calling all of my family and I told them, ‘I’m about to sign with the Chiefs.’ It didn’t happen and I ended up coming here, which was the best thing ever.”

Sanders went on to become a key member of Denver’s offense and he helped the team win Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season. Sanders retired last week after a 12-year career in the NFL.

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Here’s why Emmanuel Sanders cried in the bathroom after 2nd preseason game with Broncos

“I remember sitting there crying in the stall and thanking God because I knew that this was a place that he sent me,” Emmanuel Sanders said.

After spending the first four years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, former wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the Denver Broncos in 2014.

After joining the team, Sanders had a quiet debut with no catches in Denver’s first preseason game. He then sat out their second preseason game while recovering from a quad injury.

In the Broncos’ third preseason game — Sanders’ second game played — he caught five passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns against the Houston Texans. And that was just in the first half (starters were rested after that).

“I remember going in the locker room [at halftime] and I was racing to the bathroom,” Sanders recalled during his retirement press conference Wednesday. “People were like, ‘What the heck is wrong with this dude?’ I remember sitting there crying in the stall and thanking God because I knew that this was a place that he sent me. I knew that I was going to do something special.

“I’ve never told that story, but that’s the God honest truth. I knew that this was where I was supposed to be, and I knew that the city of Denver was where I supposed to be. The people embraced me, and I love them. I know they love me. The love is mutual.”

Sanders certainly was embraced as he quickly became a fan favorite. The receiver caught 404 passes for 5,361 yards and 28 touchdowns in six and a half seasons with the Broncos. Sanders also rushed for a touchdown and threw a touchdown pass during his time in Denver.

The speedy receiver was a key member of the offense during the Peyton Manning era, and he helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season. Sanders had a great tenure in Denver, and he knew he landed in the perfect place after that preseason game against the Texans.

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Former Saints WR Emmanuel Sanders announces his retirement — as a Bronco

Former Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders announces his retirement — as a Bronco, going out with the team that he won a Super Bowl with:

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Hey, this is cool. Emmanuel Sanders is stepping away from the NFL on his own terms. The former New Orleans Saints wide receiver announced his retirement on Wednesday after 12 years in the NFL, in which he suited up for five different teams, winning a Super Bowl title and earning several Pro Bowl nods. And he’s chosen to retire as a Bronco.

That’s no slight to the Saints or any of Sanders’ other teams (including the Bills, 49ers, and Steelers). He had his best years in Denver, won a championship there, and clearly loves the area — his family has continued to live there while he’s gone on to play for a couple of different franchises. It makes a lot of sense for him to put the navy and orange on one last time. And, yeah, Sanders made sure to thank New Orleans and every other organization that’s given him a chance in his announcement.

So good for him. Sanders made an immediate impact on the Saints as a veteran presence during the, ah, tumultuous 2020 campaign and stepped into a larger role than he initially signed up for after Michael Thomas went down with a Week 1 injury. He set a new personal record for receptions in a single game and shared some fun memories with Sean Payton. Sanders also brings great energy on the mic and on camera, and should have his pick of media jobs now that his playing days are behind him. We’ll keep an eye out for which outlet makes a smart hire here, but for now let’s just wish him well in retirement.

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Broncos Super Bowl 50 champion Emmanuel Sanders retires after 12-year career

Congrats on a great NFL career, Emmanuel Sanders!

Former wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, who won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos following the 2015 season, has retired from the NFL.

“After 12 years in the NFL, three Super Bowl appearances, two Pro Bowls [and] one Super Bowl win, I’m ending my career as a Super Bowl champion,” Sanders said in a video posted by the Broncos on Twitter. “It’s been a great ride.”

Sanders, 35, entered the league as a third-round pick out of SMU with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2010. After four years in Pittsburgh and one trip to the Super Bowl, he then signed with the Broncos as a free agent in 2014.

Sanders went on to spend six and a half seasons in Denver, catching 404 passes for 5,361 yards and 28 touchdowns in 78 games. He totaled six catches for 83 yards in the Broncos’ 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.

Denver later traded Sanders to the San Francisco 49ers midway through the 2019 season, and he reached a third Super Bowl with the Niners that year.

After that, Sanders spent one season with the New Orleans Saints in 2020, followed by a final season in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills last year. Sanders hangs up his cleats with 704 catches, 9,245 receiving yards and 51 touchdown receptions on his resume.

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10 free agent WRs Broncos should consider to help replace Tim Patrick

Should the Broncos sign one of these free agent wide receivers?

The Denver Broncos received a gut punch on Tuesday when they received word that wide receiver Tim Patrick suffered an ACL injury that’s expected to sideline him for the entire 2022 season.

Even without Patrick, the Broncos still have pretty good receiver depth headlined by Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy. In addition to Sutton and Jeudy, KJ Hamler, Kendall Hinton and Montrell Washington will look to step up as well.

Denver will undoubtedly want to add some more depth at the position, though, either through free agency or via trade. The most notable free agent available at the moment is Odell Beckham Jr.

Beckham likely would have been signed by now if not for an ACL injury of his own. OBJ suffered the injury during Super Bowl LVI and he might not be fully recovered until October or even November.

So if the Broncos did sign OBJ, he wouldn’t be an immediate replacement for Patrick. He’s the most notable WR available, though, so OBJ tops the list.

Here’s a quick look at nine other WRs the team might also consider.

Seahawks: Ranking 11 free agents to target after the 2022 NFL draft

Here are 11 of the top veterans still on the market who should interest Seattle.

As rookie minicamp kicks off, the Seahawks don’t have much salary cap space left for the 2022 season. However, they could create a bit more with a few roster cuts, including running back Chris Carson. That would save them about $4.6 million if it’s a post-June 1 designation.

That might give Seattle enough cash to make one last impact free agent signing this spring. Here are 11 of the top veterans still on the market who should interest them.

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WATCH: Can the Broncos have a top 5 offense in 2022?

The GMFB crew discussed whether or not the Broncos will have a top 5 offense this season. Do you think they will?

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In a recent episode of “Good Morning Football,” the NFL Network crew discussed whether or not the Denver Broncos can have a top five offense in the NFL this season.

Peter Schrager and guest Emmanuel Sanders were in agreement that Denver’s offense will take off this year, but Kyle Brandt was skeptical of a top-five finish. Check out the full discussion in the above video, courtesy of the NFL.

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Bills’ Gabriel Davis appreciates love from Emmanuel Sanders

#Bills’ Gabriel Davis appreciates love from Emmanuel Sanders:

Time will tell if wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders suits up again in the NFL.

Prior to last season, he signed a one-year contract with the Bills. In recent months, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane believed the receiver would be hanging it up soon.

During an appearance on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” this week, Sanders said he hasn’t decided to retire just yet. He could return for the right situation, but as of now, it does not appear such a scenario has come about in Buffalo.

But even if he doesn’t play for the Bills again, Sanders was praiseful of his former team and some teammates there, specifically Davis.

“This guy is a difference maker,” Sanders said on Davis.

Well Davis caught wind of the compliments and sent some right back.

Via his social media account on Twitter, Davis showed how much it meant to him to have Sanders say such kind words.

Check out Davis’ response below:

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Emmanuel Sanders updates Bills, NFL future (video)

Emmanuel Sanders updates #Bills, NFL future:

The Buffalo Bills still have a few former players who remain unsigned as free agents. Amongst them is wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders.

Sanders, 35, signed a one-year deal with the Bills prior to last season. Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane previously speculated that Sanders might retire, however, he has yet to make a decision on that.

It sounds like he’s still thinking about it as well.

Sanders appeared on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” on Monday and discussed his playing future. Sanders did not make it sound as if there has been much communication with Buffalo, but he’s still considering playing.

Sanders explained how his decision on retirement will depend upon the situation he could potentially go to. Sanders wants to play for a contender.

Check out Sanders’ explanation in his own words below:

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