Elway: "It's Hard to See Stokley Leave"

When the Denver Broncos signed slot receiver Wes Welker earlier in the offseason, it marked the end of veteran Brandon Stokley's time in Denver.

Stokley is 36, but he wants to play again in 2013.  According to John Elway, Denver's executive vice president of football operations, he won't be returning to Denver.

"Having been in this league for 16 years, I had so many good friends go out the door year after year after year. You kind of realize it's part of the business," Elway told Dave Logan of 850 KOA (viaDenverBroncos.com) on Monday.

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