We’ve reached No. 24 in our series of the best players to wear each jersey number for the Denver Broncos, and this one is an easy decision.
Before we get to the best ever to wear No. 24, former running back Otis Armstrong deserves an honorable mention. Armstrong spent his entire career with the Broncos from 1973-1980. He earned two Pro Bowl nods and a first-team All-Pro honor during his time in Denver.
Armstrong’s 4,453 rushing yards rank fourth in franchise history and his 25 rushing touchdowns rank eighth in Broncos history. He was one of the best RBs in team history, but not the best to ever wear No. 24.
Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey was the best player to ever wear No. 24 in Denver. After spending the first five years of his career in D.C., Bailey was traded to the Broncos as part of a blockbuster deal that sent Clinton Portis to Washington.
Bailey went on to play 10 seasons in Denver. A 12-time Pro Bowler and eight-time All-Pro, Bailey is a member of the NFL’s 2000s All-Decade Team, the Washington Commanders 90 Greatest team, the Broncos Ring of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Bailey retired in 2014 with 52 career interceptions on his resume.
