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Emmanuel Sanders Snags 400th Reception

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (CBS4) - Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders just grabbed a big career milestone.

With his first catch of Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a 12 yard pass from quarterback Paxton Lynch, Sanders caught his 400th career pass.

For the season, Sanders now has 62 receptions.

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 04: Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos tries to break the tackle of Telvin Smith #50 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 4, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

He ended the day with 28 yards receiving on three catches, as well as another four yards rushing on one carry.

As a Broncos wideout, Sanders has 239 receptions, with another 161 catches coming from his time as a Pittsburgh Steeler.

Sanders ranks fourteenth all-time on the Broncos receptions list.

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All Denson (1964-70) is thirteenth, with 250 catches.

Rod Smith is the Broncos all-time leading receiver, with 849 grabs, while Jerry Rice is the NFL's all-time with 1,549.

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