NFL Career Overview
Demarcus Ware played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears in the NFL. He was selected by Dallas with the 11th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft after his time at Auburn. Ware spent his first eight seasons with the Cowboys before joining the Bears in 2017. His career is defined by elite pass-rushing production and multiple Pro Bowl selections, with detailed career data available on the official NFL website NFL.com.
Ware became one of the most productive edge rushers in league history during his Cowboys tenure. He led the NFL in sacks in 2014 and finished his Cowboys run with over 117 sacks. After signing with Chicago in 2017, he continued to contribute as a veteran pass rusher and leadership presence on the defensive line.
Dallas Cowboys Tenure
During his Cowboys tenure from 2009 to 2016, Ware established himself as one of the league's premier edge defenders. He recorded double-digit sacks in multiple seasons and earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2014. His combination of speed and power made him a constant threat to quarterbacks across the NFL.
Ware's Cowboys tenure included several landmark individual achievements. He finished his time in Dallas as the franchise's all-time leader in sacks at the time of his departure. His impact on the defensive unit is well documented in team and league archives, including detailed play-by-play breakdowns on the official Dallas Cowboys website dallascowboys.com.
Chicago Bears and Later Career
Demarcus Ware joined the Chicago Bears in 2017 and played there through the 2019 season. He continued to register high-pressure numbers and added veteran leadership to a young defensive group. His Bears tenure included consistent pass-rush production and another Pro Bowl selection.
After his time with Chicago, Ware announced his retirement from the NFL. His final seasons reinforced his reputation as one of the most dynamic pass rushers of his generation. Career retrospectives and official records are maintained by the league and team media departments, with additional context on the official Bears website chicagobears.com.