Champ Bailey, whom the Denver Broncos acquired from the Washington Redskins in 2004, played in 12 Pro Bowls and intercepted 52 passes in his career. On Tuesday, he signed a ceremonial one-day contract with the Broncos, then officially retired from the NFL.

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Champ Bailey, whom the Denver Broncos acquired from the Washington Redskins in 2004, played in 12 Pro Bowls and intercepted 52 passes in his career. On Tuesday, he signed a ceremonial one-day contract with the Broncos, then officially retired from the NFL.

Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file photo

ENGLEWOOD

Champ Bailey said goodbye to the NFL on Tuesday after signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the Denver Broncos.

Bailey retired with a dozen Pro Bowl selections, 52 interceptions and no regrets.

Dozens of current players joined former teammates, including Brian Dawkins, John Lynch, Jake Plummer, Rod Smith and Brandon Stokley in celebrating Bailey’s unparalleled career.

Bailey thanked the Washington Redskins for drafting him with the seventh overall pick in 1999 and the Broncos for bringing him to Denver in the famous 2004 trade for Clinton Portis.

Bailey became the Broncos’ most decorated defensive player and helped them reach the Super Bowl last season.