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Shannon Sharpe has told the Broncos he will return to the team for the 2004 season.
Tight end Shannon Sharpe will return to the Denver Broncos for at least one more season.
"Shannon called Coach (Mike) Shanahan a few days ago and confirmed that with him," Broncos spokesman Jim Saccomano said Wednesday.
After completing his 14th season, Sharpe said in January he might retire and planned on announcing his decision before this weekend's draft so the team would know whether to look for a replacement.
Sharpe is the NFL's career leader in receptions (815) and yards (10,060) at his position, and last season he passed Jerry Smith for most touchdowns with 62.
A seven-time Pro Bowl selection, Sharpe has won three Super Bowls -- two with Denver, another with Baltimore. He was part of an NFL-record 12 straight playoff wins from 1997-01.
Last season, the 35-year-old Sharpe caught 62 passes for 770 yards and eight touchdowns, second in the AFC to Kansas City's Tony Gonzalez.
Source: AP