MISCELLANEOUS DENVER BRONCOS BRONCOS IN THE COMMUNITY Miscellaneous ­­ MISSION STATEMENT The Denver Broncos are committed to improving lives in our community by focusing on Youth Development, Quality of Life, Health & Wellness, Youth Football and Civic Engagement. Alongside key community partners in each focus area, the Denver Broncos are able to make a dif- ference through strategic programming, unique events and dedicated advocacy. In 2021, the Broncos’ community development work earned national recognition when the team was named a finalist for ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year for the second consecutive year. For more information on community programs and events, please visit DenverBroncos.com/Community. Nearly 100 Denver Broncos players combined for more than 850 service hours (including nearly 240 virtual hours) in the community and provided an estimated $862,030 in direct financial and in-kind donations in 2020 alone. Highlighted here are the Broncos’ five community focus areas along with their respective 2021 community partners. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Preparing youth to achieve their full potential through activities and expe- riences to develop physical, developmental and social competencies. 2021 Youth Development Organizations/Programs: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Character Playbook Fuel Up to PLAY 60 PLAY 60 Playworks Project PAVE Quality of Life Meeting basic needs through resources, programs and education as part of an ongoing commitment to the overall quality of life. 2021 Quality of Life Organizations: Denver Rescue Mission Food Bank of the Rockies Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Rose Andom Center 670 Staff/Coaches Players Roster Breakdown 2020 Season History/Results Year-by-Year Stats Postseason Records Honors Staff/Coaches Players Roster Breakdown 2020 Season History/Results Year-by-Year Stats Postseason Records Honors DENVER BRONCOS HEALTH & WELLNESS Supporting research, awareness and treatment with the ultimate goal of optimal mental, physical and social well-being. 2021 Health & Wellness Organizations: Alzheimer’s Association American Cancer Society Children’s Hospital Colorado Make-A-Wish Colorado National Sports Center for the Disabled UCHealth Vitalant YOUTH FOOTBALL Improving youth and high school football through programs, clinics and camps that focus on character, player safety, team development and the benefits of football. 2021 Youth Football Organizations: Aurora Public Schools CHSAA Denver Public Schools Special Olympics Colorado USA Football Civic Engagement Working to make a difference in the lives in our community through volunteerism, military/first-re- sponder appreciation and social justice initiatives. 2021 Civic Engagement Organizations/Programs: Cheer for the Troops First Responder Support Mile High United Way Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) Volunteers of America 2020 COMMUNITY IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS 95 528 857+ PLAYERS IMPACT SERVICE HOURS PARTICIPATED POINTS BY PLAYERS ­­ Miscellaneous 180,000+ $1M $862,000 MEALS FUNDED, PRE- COVID-19 RELIEF IN MONETARY & IN-KIND PARED AND DISTRIBUTED SUPPORT PLAYER DONATIONS 671 DENVER BRONCOS BRONCOS COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR Miscellaneous ­­ afety Justin Simmons was the Denver Broncos S2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nomi- nee. The prestigious award, presented by Nationwide, recognizes a player for his outstanding leadership both on the field and in the community. Selected by the Broncos in the third round (98th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft from Boston College, Simmons has consistently demonstrated a commitment to using his platform to impact the community during his five seasons as a Bronco. Despite the in-person challenges of the COVID- 19 pandemic, Simmons’ commitment to his com- munities has not wavered as he focused his outreach on COVID relief and social justice initiatives while also launching the Justin Simmons Foundation. A two-time winner of the team’s Community WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF Ambassador Award (2017-18), Simmons has THE YEAR (SINCE 2002) worked tirelessly to make a difference in five distinct focus areas: Youth Development, Social Below are the Broncos’ nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award since 2002. Quarterback John Elway Justice, Health & Wellness, Youth Football and received the national honor from the NFL in 1992, given to the Civic Engagement. individual who provides leadership for his teammates on the gridiron and his fellow citizens in the community. Player Year Player Year Justin Simmons 2020 Wesley Woodyard 2010 Justin Simmons 2019 Champ Bailey 2009 Von Miller 2018 Champ Bailey 2008 Chris Harris Jr. 2017 Domonique Foxworth 2007 Virgil Green 2016 Rod Smith 2006 David Bruton Jr. 2015 John Lynch 2005 Ben Garland 2014 Rod Smith 2004 Wesley Woodyard 2013 Ian Gold 2003 Zane Beadles 2012 Ed McCaffrey 2002 Wesley Woodyard 2011 In addition to his community involvement, Simmons has developed into one of the league’s top safeties and ironmen. He was named to his first-career Pro Bowl in 2021, and currently boasts the NFL’s longest streak of consecutive snaps played by a defensive player (2,024 consecutive snaps). Simmons also conducts himself professionally with the media and was presented with the Darrent Williams Good Guy Award by the local Denver media following the 2017, ’19 and ’20 season. He is the only the three-time winner of the award, which is named in honor of the late cornerback who was tragically killed in a shooting and annually presented to the Bronco who best exemplifies Williams’ enthusiasm, cooperation and honesty while dealing with members of the press. 2020 “CHAMPIONS IN THE COMMUNITY” AWARD WINNERS Dalton Risner — Community Impact Award Bradley Chubb — Community Ambassador Award Alexander Johnson — Community Ambassador Award Joe Jones — Community Ambassador Award Tim Patrick — Community Ambassador Award McTelvin Agim — Community Rookie of the Year 672 Staff/Coaches Players Roster Breakdown 2020 Season History/Results Year-by-Year Stats Postseason Records Honors Staff/Coaches Players Roster Breakdown 2020 Season History/Results Year-by-Year Stats Postseason Records Honors DENVER BRONCOS BRONCOS ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS Darrent Williams Good Guy Award enver Broncos safety Justin Simmons was presented with the 14th Annual Darrent Williams DGood Guy Award in 2020, as selected by the team’s local media. The award was created in memory of former Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams, who passed away on Jan. 1, 2007, after completing his season with the team. The honor is bestowed annually to the Bronco who best exemplifies Williams’ enthusiasm, cooperation and honesty while dealing with members of the press. According to ESPN senior writer Jeff Legwold, “In what was, again, one of the widest voting margins we have had over the last 14 years, Justin has broken PREVIOUS BRONCOS WINNERS new ground given Player Year not only is he the Justin Simmons 2020 first back-to-back Justin Simmons 2019 Chris Harris Jr. 2018 winner since the Justin Simmons 2017 first time we pre- DeMarcus Ware 2016 Brandon Marshall 2015 sented the award Terrance Knighton 2014 in 2007, Justin is Chris Harris Jr. 2013 Wesley Woodyard 2012 also now the first three-time winner.” Champ Bailey 2011 Other players who received significant consid- Mario Haggan 2010 Elvis Dumervil 2009 eration for the honor included guard Dalton Risner Ebenezer Ekuban 2008 and safety Kareem Jackson. John Lynch 2007 ED BLOCK COURAGE AWARD he Denver Broncos selected outside linebacker Bradley Chubb as their 2020 Ed Block Courage TAward winner. Each year, the Ed Block Courage Award honors players who exemplify commitments to the prin- ciples of sportsmanship and courage. Chubb was selected by his teammates for his approach and dedication to the rehab process after suffering a season-ending knee injury on Sept. 29, 2019. He was one of two players throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to spend the entire offseason rehabbing his injury, showing professionalism and toughness by playing at a Pro Bowl level in 2020. Selected by Denver fifth overall from N.C. State University in the 2018 NFL Draft, Chubb has recorded 42 tackles (26 solo), 7.5 sacks (50 yds.), 19 quarterbacks hits, nine tackles for loss and one forced fumble in 14 games played during the 2020 season. Chubb, who was named a starter for his first Pro Bowl in 2020, was the only NFL player selected who participated in four or fewer games a season ago. The Ed Block Courage Award is named in honor PREVIOUS BRONCOS WINNERS of Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the Player Year Player Year Baltimore Colts, who was a pioneer in his profession Bradley Chubb 2020 Terrell Davis 2001 and a respected humanitarian. Recipients are select- Andy Janovich 2019 John Mobley 2000 Jeff Heuerman 2018 Rod Smith 1999 ed by their teammates for exceptional courage, great Todd Davis 2017 Tony Jones 1998 character and inspiring effort. Matt Paradis 2016 Steve Atwater 1997 B. Marshall/D. Trevathan 2015 Ed McCaffrey 1996 Chris Harris Jr. 2014 Dave Wyman 1995 Knowshon Moreno 2013 Rondel Jones 1994 Chris Kuper 2012 Simon Fletcher 1993 Elvis Dumervil 2011 Dennis Smith 1992 Ryan Clady 2010 John Elway 1991 Brian Dawkins 2009 Keith Kartz 1990 ­­ Marquand Manuel 2008 Rick Dennison 1989 Miscellaneous John Engelberger 2007 Gerald Willhite 1988 Louis Green 2006 Dennis Smith 1987 Dwayne Carswell 2005 Rubin Carter 1986 Dan Neil 2004 Rulon Jones 1985 Tom Nalen 2003 Keith Bishop 1984 Keith Burns 2002 673 DENVER BRONCOS THE DENVER BRONCOS CHEERLEADERS embers of the Denver Broncos cheerleading squad Miscellaneous ­­ Mdivide thousands of hours annually among dozens of Colorado organizations. Many associations, including Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club, Craig Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Denver Rescue Mission and the Alzheimer’s Association, have been supported and visited by members of the squad in recent years. For the 2021 season, the squad will continue to pro- mote community involvement as its primary commitment, including the 15th Annual Cheer for the Troops Campaign, shipping thousands of pounds of food, hygiene and gift items all over the world to military serving our country.