Broncos Legends: John Mobley's NFL career in photos

Linebacker John Mobley is interviewed by the media after an August 10, 1996 win (40-28) over the Carolina Panthers.

Defensive end Alfred Williams and linebacker John Mobley line up for a play during an October 20, 1996 win (45-34) over the Baltimore Ravens.

John Elway, Harald Hasselbach and John Mobley model uniforms during a press conference introducing the Broncos new uniforms on February 4, 1997. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

Linebacker John Mobley sits in a go kart at an April 26, 1997 benefit for Special Olympics.

John Mobley waits on the sidelines during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on July 26, 1997.

John Mobley's 1997 team headshot.

Defensive coordinator Greg Robinson gives John Mobley some advice during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Kingdome in Seattle, WA on September 7, 1997.

John Mobley and two other Broncos help make a tackle against the St. Louis Rams at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 14, 1997.

John Mobley celebrates after making a defensive play against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 21, 1997.

John Mobley and teammates celebrate a big hit by Mobley against the New England Patriots at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 6, 1997.

John Mobley is helped up by teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the New England Patriots at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 6, 1997.

John Mobley makes a tackle against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, CA on November 30, 1997.

John Mobley makes a tackle against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on November 16, 1997.

John Mobley celebrates after making a great defensive stand against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 24, 1997.

John Mobley keeps a careful on the quarterback as he drops into coverage on defense against the San Diego Chargers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 21, 1997.

John Mobley teams up with Neil Smith to stop Natrone Means against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.

John Mobley and his defensive teammates make a tackle during the Divisional Round playoff game against the Chiefs against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on January 4, 1998.

Terrell Davis (30) and John Mobley celebrate the Broncos their second round playoff game win against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on January 4, 1998.

John Mobley pressures Brett Favre early in Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.

John Mobley deflects the last pass of the game on fourth-and-6 for the Packers, giving Denver its first title in Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.

John Elway gets a high five from John Mobley and the rest of his teammates on stage during the trophy presentation after Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.

John Mobley gets encouragement from his teammates during the pregame introductions before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 13, 1998.

John Mobley puts a hit on Sherman Williams against the Dallas Cowboys at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 13, 1998.

John Mobley (bottom) and Steve Atwater (top) converge to make a tackle on a Washington player at FedEx Field in Landover, MD on September 27, 1998.

Bill Romanowski (53) and John Mobley (51) await the pregame introductions before a game against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

John Mobley is interviewed by the media in the locker room after a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1998.

John Mobley jokes around with some of his teammates before Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.

John Mobley celebrates a strong defensive stand during Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.

John Mobley charges in on Chris Chandler during Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.

John Mobley celebrates a defensive stand during Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.

John Mobley celebrates along the sidelines after Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.

John Mobley signs autographs for the fans after a day in training camp.

John Mobley tries to get the fans in the south stands pumped up before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.

John Mobley knocks down Rich Gannon during a game against the Oakland Raiders at Network Associates Coliseum in Denver, CO on September 17, 2000.

John Mobley intercepts a Rich Gannon pass attempt against the Oakland Raiders at Network Associates Coliseum in Denver, CO on September 17, 2000.

John Mobley watches his teammates during the pregame drills before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 24, 2000.

Former Broncos teammate Neil Smith, now of the San Diego Chargers, greets John Mobley and former coach Mike Shanahan after a game against the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on October 8, 2000.

John Mobley forces a fumble against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome in Seattle, WA on November 26, 2000.

John Mobley makes a tackle against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 10, 2000.

John Mobley tries to get the fans pumped up before a game against the New England Patriots at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 28, 2001.

John Mobley awaits the snap of the ball during a game against the New England Patriots at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 28, 2001.

Trevor Pryce (93), Al Wilson (56), and Keith Washington (97) all celebrate after John Mobley (51) returned an interception for a touchdown during a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on August 31, 2001.

John Mobley intercepts a pass attempt and returns the ball for a touchdown during a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on August 31, 2001.

John Mobley moves in to make a play against the Baltimore Ravens at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 30, 2001.

John Mobley celebrates after making a play on defense against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 7, 2001.

John Mobley intercepts a pass against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 11, 2001.

John Mobley celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 11, 2001.

John Mobley moves in to make a tackle against the Indianapolis Colts at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on January 6, 2002.

John Mobley watches the action from the sidelines during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at INVESCO Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on August 29, 2002.

John Mobley runs onto the field during the player introductions before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 22, 2002.

John Mobley celebrates after sacking Drew Bledsoe against the Buffalo Bills at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 22, 2002.

Former Bronco Gene Mingo and a fan join John Mobley, Keith Burns and Rod Smith as they walk to midfield for the coin toss before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 6, 2002.

John Mobley watches his teammates during the pregame drills before a game against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 6, 2002.

John Mobley gets the fans pumped up before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 24, 2002.

John Mobley drops back into pass coverage against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 15, 2002.

John Mobley gets prepared for the game against the Cardianls against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.

John Mobley makes a tackle against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.