ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — All-Pro left tackle Ryan Clady is practicing with the Denver Broncos for the first time since blowing out his left knee in a pickup basketball game in April.
Although offensive line coach Clancy Barone said the Broncos won’t risk putting him in a game until he’s healthy, Clady said he figures it’s a realistic goal to be ready in time for the season opener Sept. 12.
Clady has a lot of catching up to do on the football field, but he said he’s taken advantage of his time away to increase his upper body strength, something that should help him protect quarterback Kyle Orton’s blindside.
Quarterback Tim Tebow (ribs) returned to practice Wednesday for the first time in more than a week.
