• A 10th-year cornerback whose eight career Pro Bowl selections (all consecutive) tie for the second most by a player at that position in NFL history and represent the longest streak by a cornerback in league annals.
• Tied for the NFL lead with a career-best 10 interceptions with Denver in 2006, finishing second in the Associated Press’ Defensive Player of the Year voting.
• Earned Associated Press All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors during each of his four seasons in Denver, which acquired him in a trade from Washington in 2004.
• Leads the NFL with 24 interceptions since joining the Broncos in 2004 and ranks second in the league (first among cornerbacks) with 42 interceptions since his rookie year in 1999.
• Began his NFL career starting 99 consecutive regular-season games and has totaled the second- most starts (141) among league cornerbacks since 1999.
• Recorded 18 interceptions with Denver from 2005-06, marking the most by an NFL player in a two-year stretch since Everson Walls had 18 interceptions for Dallas from 1981-82.
• Owns the longest interception streak (five games, 2005 season) in Broncos history and enters 2008 tied for eighth in club annals with 24 interceptions in a Denver uniform.
• Tied for the NFL lead in 2006 with a career-best 10 interceptions, which marked the secondhighest single-season total in Denver history and propelled him to a second-place finish in the Associated Press’ Defensive Player of the Year voting.
• Turned in one of the most dramatic plays in NFL postseason lore when he returned an interception 100 yards in an AFC Divisional Playoff Game against New England (1/14/06), marking the longest non-scoring interception return in league playoff history.
• Led the NFL’s No. 2 pass defense as a Redskin in 2000 with a team-high five interceptions.
• Became the youngest player in NFL history to post three interceptions in a game as a rookie with the Redskins (at Arizona, 10/17/99).
• Posted an interception in five of the nine season openers he has played.
• Won the 1998 Bronko Nagurski Award at the University of Georgia as the nation’s top defensive player while also earning consensus All-America honors that year.
• A triple threat at Georgia as a cornerback, wide receiver and kickoff/punt returner who averaged 103.5 all-purpose yards per game as a junior.
• Joined the Broncos on March 4, 2004, in a trade with Washington that brought Bailey and a second-round draft choice (RB Tatum Bell) to Denver in exchange for running back Clinton Portis.
• Selected by Washington in the first round (seventh overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Washington as a draft choice 7/29/99; Traded to Denver 3/4/04; Signed by Denver 3/22/04.

2007: Bailey earned his eighth Pro Bowl selection (all consecutive) along with second-team Associated Press All-Pro honors with Denver, starting all 15 games played and tying for third on the club (first among defensive backs) with 81 tackles (68 solo)... Eight-year streak of making the Pro Bowl marked the third-longest current streak in the NFL behind Ravens T Jonathan Ogden (11 yrs.) and Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez (9 yrs.)... Also finished with three interceptions (3 yds.) and 14 pass breakups while adding five special-teams stops... Was called for just one penalty (5 yds.) on the season... Contributed five tackles (3 solo) and two special-teams stops in the season opener at Buf. (9/9) as Denver allowed only 97 passing yards in its win... Intercepted his first pass of the season vs. Oak. (9/16), helping the Broncos limit the Raiders to 53 passing yards and hold consecutive opponents to less than 75 net passing yards in consecutive games for just the third time since the 1970 merger... Added five tackles (4 solo) vs. S.D. (10/7) before leaving the game with a quadriceps injury in the second quarter that forced him to be declared inactive vs. Pit. (10/21)... Made three solo tackles and intercepted a pass at K.C. (11/11)... Paced the secondary with four solo tackles and an interception among two passes defensed vs. K.C. (12/9).

2006: Bailey earned first-team Associated Press All-Pro honors for the third consecutive season with Denver and was selected to play in the Pro Bowl for the seventh year in a row after tying for the NFL lead with a career-high 10 interceptions as a 16-game starter. He was one of only three consensus first-team All-Pro selections  by the Associated Press (Miami’s Jason Taylor and San Diego’s LaDainian Tomlinson) and finished second in AP’s Defensive Player of the Year voting behind the Dolphins’ Taylor. Bailey placed third on the Broncos with 98 tackles (84 solo) and added a career-high 30 pass breakups and a fumble recovery to go along with his 10 interceptions (162 yds., including one touchdown). His 11 takeaways led the NFL, and six of his 10 interceptions came inside Denver’s 4-yard line (three in the end zone, one at the 1-yard line and two at the 3-yard line). Bailey shared the league interception lead with New England’s Asante Samuel, and his 10 interceptions marked the second-best single-season total in Broncos annals. He earned the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Month award for the second time in his career when he was recognized for his play in October as he recorded three interceptions, 20 tackles (13 solo) and nine passes defensed during the month. He led the team with 10 tackles (9 solo) in the season opener at Stl. (9/10). Bailey compiled six tackles and three passes defensed, including an interception, on Monday Night Football vs. Bal. (10/9). In addition to contributing seven tackles (5 solo), he provided a pivotal play when he intercepted Andrew Walter deep in Broncos territory on Sunday Night Football vs. Oak. (10/15). The interception kept the number of touchdowns yielded by Denver to one for the year, allowing the club to join the 1934 Detroit Lions as the only teams to surrender only one touchdown through the first five games of a season. He recorded a pair of solo tackles, three passes defensed and an interception at Cle. (10/22). The interception against the Browns was the third consecutive game in which he recorded an interception. Bailey paced the team’s defensive backs with 10 tackles (8 solo) and six passes defensed, including a pair of interceptions (5 yds.), at Pit. (11/5). He continued his trend of creating timely turnovers in Pittsburgh as both of his interceptions occurred inside Denver’s 5-yard line. Bailey tied for the team lead with seven tackles (6 solo) and added an interception and two passes defensed on Sunday Night Football vs. Sea. (12/3). He recorded four tackles (3 solo) and had two interceptions (37 yds.) among his four passes defensed at Ari. (12/17). The two interceptions against the Cardinals increased his total to eight for the season, matching his career high established in 2005. They also marked the fourth multiple-interception game of his career. He recorded seven tackles (6 solo), an interception (20 yds.), two passes defensed and a fumble recovery (4 yds.) vs. Cin. (12/24). In the season finale vs. S.F. (12/31), he made six solo tackles and broke up two passes, including an interception that he returned 70 yards for a touchdown that marked the longest regular-season return of his career.

2005: Despite dealing with nagging injury problems beginning with a hamstring ailment in training camp, Bailey turned in one of the finest single-season defensive performances in the NFL, earning first-team Associated Press All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Bailey’s Associated Press All-Pro selection was the second of his career while his Pro Bowl nomination marked his sixth consecutive such honor. He finished the season fourth on the Broncos with 72 tackles (62 solo) while leading the team with a career-high eight interceptions (139 yds.) and 28 passes defensed. His eight interceptions tied for fourth in the league and stood as the fourth-best single-season performance in Broncos history. His 139 interception return yards also placed fourth in Broncos history for a single-season output. He returned two of his interceptions for touchdowns to become the sixth player in team annals to return two interceptions for touchdowns in a single season. The first scoring return, which many observers said turned the Broncos’ season around, was a 25-yard return for a touchdown in the home opener vs. S.D. (9/18). Bailey recorded at least one interception in a team-record five consecutive games midway through the year and forced two fumbles on the season. He totaled one interception in each of the Broncos’ three November contests to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Month honors. In an AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. N.E. (1/14), Bailey recorded two solo tackles, an interception and three passes defensed. Among Bailey’s three passes defensed was one of the most remarkable plays in NFL postseason history. With the Patriots driving for a go-ahead score in the third quarter, Bailey intercepted Tom Brady’s pass intended for wide receiver Troy Brown in the end zone and returned it 100 yards to the Patriots’ 1-yard line to set up Mike Anderson’s touchdown run. It marked the longest return in team annals as well as the longest non-scoring and second-longest interception return in NFL postseason history. In the season opener at Mia. (9/11), Bailey contributed seven solo tackles, an interception, two passes defensed and a forced fumble before leaving the game in the third quarter with a left shoulder injury. The interception against Miami marked his fifth interception in the seven opening days he has played. Bailey made four tackles (3 solo) and intercepted one pass in the home opener vs. S.D. (9/18) that he returned 25 yards for a touchdown to spark Denver’s comeback win. Against K.C. (9/26), Bailey was limited by the hamstring injury that hampered him during the preseason. The injury forced him inactive for the next two games (at Jac. 10/2 and vs. Was. 10/9), ending his streak of consecutive starts at 99 and forcing the cornerback to miss the first games of his NFL career. Bailey returned to the starting lineup to start the 100th game of his career vs. N.E. (10/16). Bailey made four tackles (3 solo), defended five passes, including an interception, at NYG (10/23). After the bye, Bailey led the team with 10 tackles (8 solo) and an interception at Oak. (11/13). The second-year Bronco amassed seven solo tackles and opened the game’s scoring by returning his sixth interception of the season 65 yards for a touchdown at Dal. (11/24) on Thanksgiving. The following week, he recorded two tackles (1 solo) and an interception at K.C. (12/4). Bailey made nine tackles (7 solo), forced a fumble, defensed three passes and extended his streak of consecutive games with an interception to five games vs. Bal. (12/11).

2004: Bailey displayed game-changing ability in starting all 16 regular-season games with the Broncos after being acquired in a blockbuster offseason trade, earning his fifth consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl and first Associated Press All-Pro nomination after a stellar campaign. He ranked fourth on the team and led all Denver cornerbacks in tackles with 84 (74 solo). He also tallied a team-high three interceptions (0 yds.) along with 13 pass breakups while appearing on offense in three games (one catch for 11 yds. vs. K.C. 9/12). The only cornerback in the NFL to start every possible regular-season game his team played since his rookie season in 1999, Bailey extended his consecutive start streak to 96 games in 2004. Bailey registered seven tackles (all solo) in the Broncos’ AFC Wild Card Game at Ind. (1/9). He intercepted his first pass as a Bronco in the second quarter of the season opener vs. K.C. (9/12) and made five tackles (4 solo) while playing a part in holding Chiefs Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez to only two receptions for 17 yards. The game against Kansas City marked the fourth time (out of a possible six) that Bailey had recorded an interception on opening day. Additionally, he saw action on several third-down situations as a receiver and caught an 11-yard pass from Jake Plummer on a third-and-12 in the first quarter while lined up at running back for the Broncos’ first catch of the season. The play marked the first time since 1993 that a Broncos defensive player (LB Dave Wyman) made a reception. Three of his five tackles (4 solo) were for a loss vs. Car. (10/10), and he held Panthers star receiver Muhsin Muhammad to one catch for nine yards, his lowest receiving yardage total in 23 games. At Oak. (10/17), Bailey helped limit the Raiders to 114 passing yards while also making four tackles (4 solo). Bailey was kept busy on Monday Night Football at Cin. (10/25) by the Bengals’ Chad Johnson with many of his nine tackles (8 solo) coming from stops on the Pro Bowl receiver. Bailey recorded a key interception off Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer on a third down at the Broncos’ 10-yard line in the second quarter, making a great catch for his second interception of the year. He displayed tremendous closing speed after the bye week in intercepting a fourth-down Aaron Brooks pass in the end zone at N.O. (11/21) in a game in which he led Denver with 13 tackles (11 solo). He initially was ruled as making the catch out of bounds, but the call was changed to an interception after a replay challenge. In a solid performance by the Broncos’ defensive backs at S.D. (12/5), Bailey had six tackles (all solo) and helped limit Drew Brees to a season-low 106 passing yards. He had a strong showing in Denver’s regular-season finale vs. Ind. (1/2) with eight tackles (7 solo) and a pass breakup, helping the Broncos secure their second consecutive playoff berth.

2003: Bailey—who in 2003 earned his fourth consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl—was a 16-game starter for Washington and finished the season with 72 tackles (61 solo), two interceptions (2 yds.), two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble (vs. N.E. 9/28). He also posted 17 pass breakups. In the season opener vs. NYJ (9/4), he recorded four tackles (3 solo) and was a part of a defensive secondary that held the Jets to 105 passing yards. Against Atl. (9/14), Bailey had three tackles and two passes defensed. He posted six tackles (4 solo) and five passes defensed vs. NYG (9/21) and recorded six tackles (all solo), one interception and one forced fumble vs. N.E. (9/28). Bailey made a key play on the Patriots’ first possession of the second half when he forced a fumble that was recovered by Matt Bowen at the 1-yard line, leading to a touchdown. At Phi. (10/5), he finished with eight tackles before recording two tackles (1 solo) vs. T.B. (10/12). Against Sea. (11/9), Bailey had five tackles (2 solo) and followed that up with nine tackles (all solo), two pass defensed and one fumble recovery at Car. (11/16). Bailey had two tackles (1 solo) and his second interception (2 yds.) of the season on quarterback Kerry Collins plus a fumble recovery and a pass defensed at NYG (12/7). He recorded two tackles (1 solo) and two passes defensed at Chi. (12/21) the next week but left the game in the second quarter due to a facial contusion.

2002: Bailey once again proved himself as one of the premier cornerbacks in the league, continually shutting down the Redskins’ top receiving threat while setting a single-season career high in tackles with 84 (67 solo) and adding three interceptions (2 yds.). He also was credited with 28 pass breakups on the year for Washington. His efforts in 2002 were rewarded in the form of his third consecutive bid to the Pro Bowl, the league’s annual all-star contest held in Honolulu. In the season opener vs. Ari. (9/8), Bailey posted seven tackles and intercepted (2 yds.) Cardinals quarterback Jake Plummer for the fifth time in his career on the way to recording seven tackles (6 solo). Against Phi. (9/16), he recorded six tackles and saw his first action on offense since 2000, taking a reverse four yards. He recorded four tackles (2 solo) and an interception of Jeff Garcia vs. S.F. (9/22), and at Ten. (10/6), he posted six stops (all solo) and an interception of Steve McNair (0 yds.). At NYG (11/17), he set his single-game career high for passes defensed with seven and had eight stops (6 solo). He also made his first appearance of the season at punt returner, fielding three punts for seven yards. Against Stl. (11/24), Bailey made a season-high nine tackles and had a pass deflection as well as three punt returns for 47 yards. At Dal. (11/28) on Thanksgiving, he posted five tackles (4 solo) and three pass defensed and had his best day returning punts with five for 69 yards (13.8 avg.) and a long of 38.

2001: Bailey started all 16 games at cornerback for Washington and was named a first alternate on the Pro Bowl squad. He earned an invite to the Pro Bowl after the Eagles’ Troy Vincent withdrew due to injury. He finished fifth on the team in tackles (51: 49 solo) and tied for second in interceptions (3). He also was credited with a team-high 18 passes defensed, one forced fumble (at NYG 10/7) and a fumble recovery (at S.D. 9/9). He opened the year with four tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery at S.D. (9/9). At NYG (10/7), he made four tackles and recorded his first career forced fumble. He held receiver Joey Galloway to only four receptions the next week at Dal. (10/15). Bailey recorded five tackles vs. Car. (10/21). When the Redskins hosted Sea. (11/4), he picked off a Matt Hasselbeck pass (0 yds.) on Seattle’s 12-yard line. He recorded four tackles, an interception (12 yds., Aaron Brooks) and three passes defensed at N.O. (12/30). The Redskins kicked a field goal off the interception and took a lead the Saints could not overcome. In the season finale vs. Ari. (1/6), he held then NFL-leading receiver David Boston to his fewest receptions (2) all season.

2000: Bailey was voted a starting cornerback on the NFC Pro Bowl team after becoming one of the league’s most feared defensive backs. He also helped anchor the NFL’s second-rated pass defense, totaling team highs in interceptions (5-48 yds.) and passes defensed (14). He finished the year with 66 tackles (52 solo), made five solo stops on special teams and posted the first fumble recovery of his career (vs. Dal. 9/18). Bailey also was a weapon on offense, catching three passes for 78 yards (26.0 avg.), including a long of 42, and rushing for one TD. He was named The Quarterback Club Redskins Player of the Year, beating out running back Stephen Davis as well as defensive ends Bruce Smith and Marco Coleman. In the season opener vs. Car. (9/3), he posted a career-high eight solo tackles. The next week at Det. (9/10), he intercepted two Charlie Batch passes (0 yds.) in a two-tackle game (1 solo). Bailey had another huge game vs. Dal. (9/18), recovering his first career fumble and returning his first career punt 54 yards after taking a handoff on a reverse from Deion Sanders. He also saw the first action of his career at wide receiver in that game. He started at cornerback and wide receiver vs. Bal. (10/15). At Ari. (11/5), he used his exceptional speed to save a touchdown on a kickoff return, outrunning and tackling MarTay Jenkins, and recorded three tackles (2 solo) and a pass breakup on defense. Bailey made a key interception at Stl. (11/20), catching a Trent Green pass nine yards deep in the end zone and returning it 48 yards. The next week vs. Phi. (11/26), he recorded a pass defensed for the fifth consecutive game on an interception (0 yds.) of Donovan McNabb in addition to four tackles (three solo). He caught his first career pass, a 24-yarder, at Dal. (12/10). He displayed his versatility in Washington’s season-finale vs. Ari. (12/24), catching two Brad Johnson passes for 54 yards. He also rushed once for a 7-yard touchdown against the Cardinals along with intercepting a Jake Plummer pass (0 yds.), making five solo tackles for the second consecutive week and posting a season-high four passes defensed. Overall, he participated in 70 plays (eight offense, 53 defense, nine special teams) in a busy day against Arizona.

1999: Selected by Washington in the first round (seventh overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft, Bailey had an exceptional rookie season in which he showed he had all the tools to be a star cornerback in the NFL. One of the most versatile players to enter the league, he started all 16 regular-season games at cornerback to finish second on the Redskins in interceptions (5 for 55 yds., including a 59-yd. touchdown return at Ari. 10/17) while posting 83 tackles (64 solo), 19 pass breakups and one sack (12 yds.). He also saw consistent action on special teams, collecting 54 blocks and 14 tackles (10 solo). Bailey started both playoff games to total four tackles. His professional career got off to an impressive start as he intercepted a Drew Bledsoe pass and returned it 46 yards for a touchdown in the opening preseason game vs. N.E. In the regular-season opener vs. Dal. (9/12), he picked off a Troy Aikman pass for his first interception and made six tackles (4 solo). His biggest game came in the Redskins’ win at Ari. (10/17). While the Redskins’ defense held the Cardinals to 274 yards, Bailey intercepted three passes (51 yds.), becoming the youngest player in NFL history and the 15th Redskin to perform such a feat. Against the Cardinals, he returned one interception 59 yards for a second quarter touchdown, his first score, on the way to earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. Against Chi. (10/31), Bailey made eight tackles (7 solo) and had a pass defensed and a forced fumble on special teams. The NFL again honored Bailey for his strong play in the month, naming him Rookie Defensive Player of the Month for October. At Phi. (11/14), he recorded the first sack (12 yds.) of his career on Donovan McNabb and had one pass defensed, two tackles defensively and one tackle on kickoff coverage. He picked off his fifth pass of the year vs. Ari. (12/12) and collected a team-high two tackles on kickoff coverage. In the regular-season finale vs. Mia. (1/2), he had a season-high 10 tackles (seven solo) and two passes defensed.

COLLEGE: Bailey was regarded as one of college football’s greatest multiple threats (offense, defense and special teams) in his three seasons at the University of Georgia. During his final year at Georgia as a junior, he registered 52 tackles (four for losses), three interceptions, seven passes defensed, 47 catches for 744 yards (15.8 avg.), five touchdowns, 84 yards rushing on 16 carries, 12 kickoff returns for 261 yards and four punt returns for 49 yards. He averaged 103.5 all-purpose yards per game and logged 957 plays (547 defense, 301 offense and 109 special teams) on the way to earning consensus All-America and first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors and claiming the Bronko Nagurski Award as the nation’s top defensive player following his junior season. Against Virginia in the Peach Bowl, he caught three passes for 73 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown, rushed three times for nine yards, returned five kickoffs for 104 yards, returned a punt 12 yards, and posted two tackles and one pass defensed at cornerback. In three years at Georgia, he played 33 games (24 starts) and recorded 147 total tackles, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, eight interceptions and 27 passes defensed. He was an All-SEC first-team selection as a sophomore, starting every game at left cornerback and one game at wide receiver. Bailey set a school indoor long jump record in 1998 of 25-10 3/4 feet to finish third at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships.

PERSONAL: Bailey attended Charlton County High School in Folkston, Ga., where he was a Class-A all-state selection in football while earning USA Today honorable mention All-America honors and second-team all-south accolades... Voted MVP in each of his final three seasons and rushed for 1,858 yards with 28 touchdowns, threw for 277 yards, averaged 33.3 yards on punts, and totaled 37 tackles and two interceptions as a senior... For his high school career, rushed for 3,573 yards with 58 touchdowns, passed for 1,211 yards with 10 scores, gained 5,855 total yards and scored 394 points... Also posted 80 tackles, eight interceptions and four fumble recoveries... Was an honorable mention all-state selection in basketball and the state high jump champion as a junior... Set a school indoor long jump record of 25-10 3/4 feet to finish third at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships as a junior at Georgia in 1998... Younger brother, Boss, was an All-SEC linebacker at Georgia and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft... Boss signed with Denver as an unrestricted free agent in 2008... Although his given first name is Roland, Bailey was nicknamed “Champ” by his mother... First back-to-back winner of the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame’s Pro Athlete of the Year award (2005- 06) and became one of four athletes in the state’s history who have won the award multiple times... Roland “Champ” Bailey was born on June 22, 1978, in Folkston, Ga.