“[Denver] was always a team I wanted to play for.”
A 👀 back at when @johnelway became a Bronco ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ePjOKeFuLs
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 2, 2023
The Denver Broncos made the most important move in franchise history on May 2, 1983, when they finalized a trade with the Baltimore Colts to acquire quarterback John Elway.
Before the draft, Elway had informed the Colts he would not play for them, but the team picked him anyway after failing to trade the No. 1 overall pick before going on the clock. A few days later, they reached an agreement with the Broncos on a trade that sent Elway to Denver.
