Broncos Legend John Elway to Be Subject of Netflix Doc Chronicling Iconic NFL Career
December 19, 2024
Denver Broncos icon John Elway will be receiving his own documentary.
Netflix announced a new documentary titled ELWAY on Thursday, which will detail the life and career of the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback.
Following a standout college tenure at Stanford in which he finished No. 2 in 1982 Heisman Trophy voting, Elway was selected by the Denver Broncos with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1983 NFL draft and spent all 16 years of his playing career as a member of the team.
He earned nine Pro Bowl selections, two championships and one MVP award throughout his time in Denver.
Elway's 51,475 passing yards rank No. 12 on the league's all-time list and he's one of 14 quarterbacks to reach 300 touchdown passes in NFL history.
He also retired on top, defeating the Atlanta Falcons and winning his second Super Bowl title to wrap up the final season of his career.
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Following his playing days, Elway also served as the Broncos' general manager from 2011 until 2020. He oversaw a third Super Bowl victory for Denver in 2015.
The release date of the documentary is unknown, but insight into Elway's life and legendary football career will be coming soon.