1. Derek Wolfe played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft, playing his first eight years with them before signing with the Baltimore Ravens in 2020.
19 Facts About Derek Wolfe
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Derek Wolfe attended Beaver Local High School in Lisbon, Ohio.
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Derek Wolfe played four years at the University of Cincinnati.
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Derek Wolfe accumulated 162 total tackles, 37 tackles for loss, and 19 sacks during his tenure with the Bearcats.
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Derek Wolfe was named Co-Big East Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.
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Derek Wolfe was the first Beaver Local High School graduate to get drafted in the school's history, and the first Mahoning Valley native selected in the 2012 NFL draft.
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Derek Wolfe finished his rookie season with 40 tackles, six sacks, and two passes defended.
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On January 15,2016, Derek Wolfe signed a four-year extension with the Broncos worth $36.7 million.
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On February 7,2016, Derek Wolfe was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50.
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Derek Wolfe had five tackles and 0.5 sacks in the Super Bowl.
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In 2016, Derek Wolfe posted a career-high in tackles with 51, and in passes defended with 4.
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On December 5,2017, Derek Wolfe was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury.
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On December 2,2019, Derek Wolfe was placed on injured reserve after suffering a dislocated elbow in Week 13.
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On March 31,2020, Derek Wolfe signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens.
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Derek Wolfe agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract extension with the Ravens on March 17,2021.
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On October 2,2021, Derek Wolfe suffered a hip injury during practice and was placed on injured reserve.
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On October 26,2021, Derek Wolfe was designated to return to practice from injured reserve.
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However, on November 15,2021, head coach John Harbaugh said that Derek Wolfe was expected to be out for the rest of the season.
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On July 29,2022, Derek Wolfe announced his retirement from professional football, signing a one-day contract with the Denver Broncos to retire as a member of the team.