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A Mile High Comeback, 12 Years Later: Tim Tebow Back in Denver for the Broncos' Opener
The former quarterback will be honored as the Broncos Legend of the Game and plant the flag before kickoff against Jacksonville.
The Denver Broncos announced Thursday that former quarterback Tim Tebow will return to Empower Field on Sunday to serve as the alumni flag planter for their home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Tebow makes his first appearance at the stadium since January 8, 2012, when he famously connected with the late Demaryius Thomas for an 80-yard touchdown pass to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card playoffs.
Following Peyton Manning's arrival in 2012, Tebow left Denver for the New York Jets and other teams before transitioning to broadcasting; he will also be honored as the Broncos' "Legend of the Game."
Current Broncos quarterback Bo Nix expressed excitement about the return, noting "our relationship's grown as we've gone on" since meeting through Tebow's work with the SEC Network.
Ahead of the home opener, the Broncos look to rebound from their opening loss against the Jaguars , with Tebow planting the flag ahead of kickoff and receiving recognition on ThunderVision boards.