The Broncos recently reached out to Wake, but no agreement was reached, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Wake was released by the Titans during the offseason but has consistently maintained he is not ready to retire. Meanwhile, the Broncos have lost Von Miller (ankle) as well as depth along their defensive line, putting them in a position to seek pass rushers. However, with no deal reached, Wake will remain a free agent.
Agent Paul Sheehy said Saturday that Wake has "no intention of retiring."
It was reported earlier Saturday that Wake was expected to hang up his cleats, but his agent quickly came out to refute that information. The veteran pass rusher was released by the Titans last week after being limited to nine games in 2019 due to a hamstring injury. The 38-year-old is likely to work as a situational pass rusher, assuming he finds a new team for 2020.
Wake is expected to retire from the NFL, Courtney Fallon of NFL Network reports.
Wake was released by the Titans last week and may not join another team for what would be his age-38 season. The veteran pass rusher has 364 total tackles, 100.5 sacks, 22 forced fumbles and one interception over his 10-year NFL career, the first nine of which he spent in Miami after starting his professional career in the CFL.
The Titans released Wake (hamstring) on Thursday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Wake appeared in nine regular-season games with the Titans last season, recording four tackles (three solo) and 2.5 sacks before landing on injured reserve due to a hamstring issue. Assuming that the 38-year-old linebacker decides to continue his NFL career, he's now free to look for a role as a situational pass rusher elsewhere in the league. His release frees up $5.6 million in 2020 cap space for Tennessee.
Wake (hamstring) has been placed on injured reserve, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Wake was injured while playing a season-high 37 snaps in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, and now his season is over. The 37-year-old finishes 2019 with just four tackles (three solo) and 2.5 sacks over nine games.
Wake (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 7 tilt against the Chargers.
Wake will make his return from a two-game absence and will be out there to help contain Phillip Rivers and his talented group of offensive teammates. Wake has just four tackles on the campaign, but 2.5 of those have qualified as sacks.
Wake (hamstring) is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Wake hasn't seen game action since Week 4 but worked as a limited participant Thursday and Friday to have a chance of playing against Los Angeles. The Titans could use the presence of the veteran outside linebacker since Sharif Finch (shoulder) was ruled out and Reggie Gilbert (knee) is also questionable.
Wake (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.
Wake is practicing for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury Week 4 versus Atlanta. While it's certainly a step in the right direction, it remains to be seen whether the veteran linebacker will manage to suit up versus the Chargers on Sunday. Friday's final injury report of the week will shed some light on Wake's availability for Week 7.
Wake (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's tilt against the Broncos, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Wake did not practice all week, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. The veteran's absence will open up significant defensive snaps for Tennessee's depth linebackers. Kamalei Correa and Reggie Gilbert should see increased opportunities as long as Wake is unable to go.
Wake (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Wake hasn't participated in practice since suffering a hamstring injury Week 4 against Atlanta. The 37-year-old veteran will have one more opportunity to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's tilt versus the Broncos. If Wake is forced to miss any more time, look for a depth linebacker such as Kamalei Correa or Reggie Gilbert to see increased snaps.
Wake (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against Buffalo, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
No surprises here, as Wake was unable to log any practice time this week after suffering the hamstring injury last week in Atlanta. In Wake's absence, look for a player such as Kamalei Correa to potentially see extra snaps, while Sharif Finch is back on the active roster after serving as a healthy scratch in Week 4.
Wake (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Wake sustained the hamstring injury during last Sunday's win over the Falcons and did not practice this week. The 37-year-old certainly doesn't need the practice reps in order to play, but his status for Week 5 remains up in the air.
Wake (hamstring) will miss Wednesday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Wake suffered this hamstring injury during this past Sunday's win over the Falcons. The 37-year-old has received a veteran's day off on Wednesdays previously this season, so Thursday's practice status will be a better indicator of his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Bills.
Wake (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Falcons, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.
This injury surfaced in the middle of the fourth quarter, so it won't be surprising if Wake doesn't return. He's had a limited role this season anyway with no more than 24 defensive snaps in a game. If he doesn't return, expect his practice status to be monitored during the week ahead.
Wake's limited participation in Wednesday's practice wasn't injury related.
Wake is 37 years old, so the Titans are taking care of him by limiting his practice workload. Even with age, Wake has a lot of fire left as he proved in the season opener with 2.5 sacks against Browns QB Baker Mayfield. The evergreen linebacker should have a tougher matchup against the Colts' sturdy offensive line in Week 2.
Wake (undisclosed) practiced Wednesday in a limited capacity, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.
The Titans aren't worried about Wake's status for Sunday's game versus the Colts, but they're making sure Wake stays fresh at 37 years old. He clearly is still a menace on the field with 2.5 sacks in Week 1 versus the Browns, so he'll look to continue that success against Colts QB Jacoby Brissett.
Wake recorded three tackles and 2.5 sacks in the Titans' Week 1 win over the Browns.
The Titans caused a bit of a stir by investing $23 million in Wake this offseason, as he was entering his age-37 season. However, he went a long way toward rewarding the team's faith in him in Week 1, leading the team in sacks and registering four quarterback hits. After logging a six-sack campaign in 2018, Wake looks rejuvenated and will seek to wreak havoc once again in Week 2 against Indianapolis.
Wake agreed to a three-year, $23 million contract with the Titans on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
This is quite the investment to make in a 37-year-old pass rusher, but Wake proved he still has game after posting 36 tackles and six sacks in 2018. Wake is expected to start on Tennessee's defensive line opposite Jurrell Casey.
Wake recorded four tackles (all solo) during Sunday's 42-17 loss to the Bills. He finishes the year with 36 tackles, six sacks, one pass defended and one forced fumble.
Wake ends the 2018 season with his lowest sack total since 2011, but he nonetheless remains a reliable piece of the Dolphins' defensive front. The 36-year-old veteran has expressed an intent to continue playing in 2019, although he's set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Wake's contract situation will be worth monitoring, but it's difficult to imagine that the Dolphins would chose not to bring back the five-time Pro Bowler -- especially considering that Wake has made his desire to remain in Miami clear, according to Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post.
Wake logged one solo tackle and one sack during Sunday's 17-7 loss to the Jaguars.
Wake now has 5.5 sacks on the season and trails only Jason Taylor for most sacks in Miami's franchise history. The veteran played a solid game Week 16, consistently providing pressure on Jacksonville's quarterbacks, but was unable to make up for a middling performance by the Dolphins' offense.
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Career Defensive Stats | ||||||||||||
Season | Team | G | GS | TKL | TLK | AST | SACKS | INT | YDS | LG | DTD | PASS DEF |
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2020 | TEN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | TEN | 9 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | MIA | 14 | 14 | 36 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2017 | MIA | 16 | 16 | 36 | 26 | 10 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2016 | MIA | 16 | 11 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 11.5 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
2015 | MIA | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2014 | MIA | 16 | 16 | 36 | 31 | 5 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
2013 | MIA | 15 | 15 | 37 | 28 | 9 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2012 | MIA | 16 | 16 | 53 | 38 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2011 | MIA | 16 | 14 | 42 | 37 | 5 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
2010 | MIA | 16 | 16 | 57 | 48 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
2009 | MIA | 14 | 1 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 155 | 126 | 364 | 282.0 | 82 | 100.5 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 17 |