Denver Broncos: 5 players you probably forgot were on the team

HOUSTON - AUGUST 13: Wide receiver Jerry Rice #19 of the Denver Broncos runs downfield against the Houston Texans during the preseason game on August 13, 2005 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Broncos defeated the Texans 20-14. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
HOUSTON - AUGUST 13: Wide receiver Jerry Rice #19 of the Denver Broncos runs downfield against the Houston Texans during the preseason game on August 13, 2005 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Broncos defeated the Texans 20-14. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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DENVER – AUGUST 30: Running back Peyton Hillis #22 of the Denver Broncos rushes against the Chicago Bears during preseason NFL action at INVESCO Field at Mile High on August 30, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Bears defeated the Broncos 27-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Believe it or not, these players were really on the Denver Broncos.

The Denver Broncos have had some tremendous players in the history of the organization.

John Elway has obviously become synonymous with the city of Denver, the Denver Broncos, and Colorado sports in general.

Peyton Manning brought his legendary play to the Mile High City from 2012-15 and helped bring a third Super Bowl to Denver.

Champ Bailey is one of the best defensive players in the history of the Broncos and one of the best cornerbacks of all-time, while Von Miller is presently etching his name in Denver Broncos lore and becoming one of the all-time NFL greats.

As many tremendous players as have come through Denver and made a substantial impact (here is our list of the top 30 all-time), what about players who have only made brief appearances in Denver Broncos history?

Not just any players, but some really high-profile guys, even Hall of Fame players you may have forgotten donned the orange and blue at one point?

Let’s take a look through some of the most notable players to wear orange and blue whose impact on the field in Denver is undoubtedly minimized by the name on the back of their jersey.

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