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While safety T.J. Ward has been a key member of the Denver Broncos defense for the past few years, he might have played his last game with the team.

According to Mike Klis of 9News, "The Broncos are expected to part ways, preferably through trade, with strong safety T.J. Ward by 2 p.m. [local time] Saturday."

Ward is in the last year of his contract, although the team could clear $4.5 million by trading or releasing him. Per Spotrac, this would leave the Broncos with $1.25 million in dead money.

The 30-year-old has been selected to three Pro Bowls in the last four seasons and finished last year with 87 tackles and an interception.

While the cornerback play and pass rush also help, Ward has been a key part of what has been the No. 1 pass defense in the NFL the past two years.

One of the problems, however, has been the inability to stay healthy throughout his career. He has just two full 16-game seasons in the last seven years while missing a handful of games during his stretch with the Broncos.

He has also missed most of the preseason and training camp with a hamstring injury, allowing second-year player Justin Simmons to step into the role and show what he can do.

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Although Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported a potential trade, several current and former Broncos weren't happy about it:

Still, it appears the safety is one step closer to being shipped out of Denver.