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Broncos' Ware not considering retirement: 'I got a lot of gas in the tank'

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Denver Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware is finally a champion, but that doesn't mean he's looking to ride off into the sunset.

The 11-year veteran is one of the most decorated pass rushers of his generation and after capturing the first title of his career, Ware said he believes he still has plenty of production left in him.

"I got a lot of gas in the tank," Ware said, according to Dan Hanzus of NFL.com. "Von (Miller) was the one that added the gas to the fire for me, so that's why I'm playing the way I'm playing right now. I don't think about retiring. God still wants me to play, that's why I'm still doing what I'm doing.

"When I start bringing the cane out, you guys make sure that you tell me, 'DeMarcus, it's time to hang the cleats up.'"

The 33-year-old is the NFL's third active leader in sacks (134.5) and has formed one of the most dynamic pass-rushing partnerships alongside Miller. He finished with 7.5 sacks during the regular season and added another 1.5 during the postseason.

Ware has only one year remaining on his contract with the Broncos, with a cap hit of just over $11.5 million in 2016, but doesn't appear to be slowing down any time soon.

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