DENVER | Prosecutors have agreed to drop charges against Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward in exchange for community service.

A judge accepted the deal on Monday during a brief hearing in Denver.

T.J. Ward
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward, left, arrives with his attorney Abraham Hutt for a court hearing at the Denver Justice Center in Denver, Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ward faced misdemeanor assault and disturbing the peace charges for allegedly throwing a glass mug at a bartender at a night club. He pleaded not guilty and had the charges dropped in exchange for community service. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Ward previously pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault and disturbing the peace charges for allegedly throwing a glass mug at a female bartender at PT’s All Nude Club in May.

Ward told the judge he understood the conditions of the program but said nothing else.

A judge will review the status of the case on Oct. 31.

The deal comes as the Broncos get ready for their preseason opener Thursday night against Seattle.

Courtney Oakes is Sports Editor and photographer with Sentinel Colorado. A Denver East High School and University of Colorado alum. He came to the Sentinel in 2001 and since then has received a number...