Tyler Polumbus, Colorado football personified.
Born in Denver, Polumbus went to high school at Cherry Creek, attended college at the University of Colorado and began his career with the Denver Broncos. Today, via Facebook, Polumbus has announced that he will now be ending his career as a Bronco, too.
“In 2008 Liz and I began the journey of a lifetime. 8 years and 4 teams later we feel that it is time to call it a career in the NFL. When this journey began I was just hoping that I could make the team with extremely long odds in front of me as an undrafted rookie. I thought it would be amazing to say that I played a season or two with the Denver Broncos. I never imagined that God would keep opening door after door for me to continue in this game. I am incredibly grateful for His mercy, grace, and blessings He has given my family.”
Polumbus joined the Broncos in 2008, and earned his first start a year later against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He went on to play for the Seahawks, Redskins and Falcons, before rejoining the Broncos last season to aid their Super Bowl run. And in that time, he’s experienced his fair share of memorable moments.
“From the extreme nerves of my first start with Denver on Monday Night Football against James Harrison and Lamar Woodley of the Steelers, to the BeastQuake run in Seattle when we beat the Saints in the playoffs (it literally caused an earthquake), the 7 game winning streak that took an out of the picture Redskins team to NFC East Champs and the playoffs, the confetti snow angels that my kids made at the Super Bowl, the amazing moments of my career are abundant.”
An eight-year veteran, Polumbus has accomplished more than most expected, and about as much as any Denver-bred football player. He may have only started eight games as a Bronco, and he may spent two third of his career playing outside Denver, but Tyler Polumbus has always been a part of the Denver Broncos family.
Enjoy retirement, Tyler!
