Report: Broncos Place LT Ryan Clady On Season-Ending IR

Update:

Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports that the Broncos have placed LT Ryan Clady on season-ending injured reserve.

• Klis adds that Clady will undergo surgery on his left foot.
• The Broncos will still Chris Clark at left tackle for Week 3’s game against the Raiders.

Denver signed veteran OT Winston Justice to a one-year deal earlier in the day, so there has been some obvious signs that Clady could be done for the year.

Clady, 27, signed a five-year, $52.5 million that includes $33 million guaranteed not too long ago. He’s an invaluable player to the Broncos offense, so we’ll have to see if left tackle ends up being a weak spot for them moving forward.

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Pro Football Talk reports that the Denver Broncos are still evaluating all options with regards to LT Ryan Clady’s Lisfranc sprain.

• PFT adds that placing Clady on the injured reserve list with the designation to return later in the season remains a possibility.

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Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports that two league sources have informed him that tests on LT Ryan Clady’s left foot have “revealed fear of a serious injury.”

• Klis adds that the Broncos are discussing their current options regarding Clady and injured reserve is a possibility.
• Ian Rapoport adds that there’s a “fear his season could be over.“

Should Denver place him on IR, they could always use the designation to return later in the season if they feel he has a chance to back. Clady’s injury may only cost him a few weeks, but given that it’s Lisfranc sprain, it’s hard to say for certain.

Denver just signed backup OT Chris Clark to a two-year extension, so the timing of this deal could be an indication that Clady will miss some time. It’s usually tough to predict how long someone with be out with a Lisfranc  injury.

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Broncos LT Ryan Clady is expected to miss “at least a few weeks” with a Lisfranc sprain in his left foot.

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Brandon Krisztal reports that Broncos LT Ryan Clady has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc sprain in his left foot.

• Krisztal adds that there’s currently no timetable yet on Clady’s return.

Clady suffered the injury during Sunday’s Week 2 win over the Giants, but was he able to walk off under his own power.