Veteran tackle Ryan Clady could miss the 2015 season with a torn ACL. (Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post)
The list of questions facing the Broncos’ offensive line got even longer Thursday, when tests confirmed that left tackle during practice and could miss the 2015 season.
Clady, the longest-tenured Bronco and a four-time Pro Bowler, was injured in a non-contact drill during the team’s first day of organized team activities on Wednesday. He saw a doctor later that afternoon, and MRI results Thursday morning confirmed the tear.
The loss of Clady dealt yet another blow to an offensive line has undergone numerous shifts and now features many young players. Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said rookie Ty Sambrailo, a Colorado State product, will shift to left tackle in the interim, but competition for the starting job will continue throughout training camp.
On Thursday, when word got out of Clady’s injury, his teammates took to social media to wish him well.
My dawg gone comeback strong like me and Von
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr)
Prayers up 2 Clady man jus sad 2 see a great humble guy go though that I’m here 4 you bra
— Cj Anderson (@cjandersonb22)
By demaryiust via repostwhiz app:
Prayers up to the big fella … speedy recovery…
— David BRUTON JR. (@D_Brut30)
Saying a prayer for the big homie! you’ll be back in no time!
— Nathan Napalm Palmer (@RealNaPalm)
Prayers up for my boy Clady!
— kwebb (@kayvonwebster)
