Pro Bowl LT Ryan Clady has returned to practice for the first time since he had surgery on his rotator cuff back in February! He was not in full pads as the rest of his teammates were, but he was wearing shoulder pads. "It was all right. I was just adjusting" Clady said about his return. Clady had a total of four reps in practice as he gets back into things. He was rusty coming back as DE Derek Wolfe got past Clady and and got a hand on Manning as he was throwing the ball.
This makes the worries of the offensive line go away for the most part:
"When you're missing a $15 million left tackle it can look different," said Broncos coach John Fox. "But he'll be there. I think our offensive line will be fine. In fact, I think it's a strength."
The three-time Pro Bowler signed a five-year $52.5 million dollar contract extension in July and will be earning $15 million in signing bonus and salary this season. The last concern is how well he does after his surgery. "I have full range of motion, all that stuff." Clady said. The two-time First-Team All-Pro played through a torn labrum during the latter part of the season. "It's just getting used to being out there."
He is to have reps now and then during this next week of practice. Then have him play in the third preseason game against the Rams August 24.
"That's the goal." said Clady.
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