Ware Signs One-Day Deal, Retires With Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas (CBS4) - Former Broncos linebacker signed a one-day deal and retired with the Dallas Cowboys Monday.

Ware played in 12 NFL seasons, nine of them with the Cowboys and three with the Broncos.

A nine-time Pro Bowl selection, Ware underwent season-ending surgery to repair a ruptured disk in his back at the end of the season.

Ware first announced his retirement in March via Twitter, saying "It's time."

Monday's announcement came as part of a pre-draft press conference with Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones, and Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett.

Ware helped lead the Broncos to a Super Bowl victory over the Carolina Panthers, and ranks eighth all-time in the NFL in sacks.

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