Broncos’ Champ Bailey Wants to Move to Safety Eventually

Champ Bailey said he will move to safety to prolong his NFL career when the time comes.

Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey is considering a position switch to extend his NFL career when the time comes.

The 32-year-old, 9-time Pro Bowl corner told ESPN’s Len Pasquarelli (via PFT) that he intends to convert to safety at some point. That switch, however, won’t come for another three or four years.

Bailey is in the final year of his contract and will earn a base-salary of $9.5 million this season.

In February his agent approached the Broncos about a four-year extension, but nothing came of it at the time.

Bailey is entering his 12th season in the NFL and is still arguably among the game’s top corners, meaning he likely expects to be paid as such.

He did add that he will be willing to take a pay cut when he moves to safety.

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