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Ryan Clady | Tackle

Team: Denver Broncos
Age / DOB:  (26) / 9/6/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 315
College: Boise State
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The Broncos are "confident" they'll reach a long-term agreement with unsigned franchise player LT Ryan Clady.
"We want him here," director of player personnel Matt Russell said. Recovering from shoulder surgery, Clady has yet to sign his one-year, $9.828 million tender. The sides have until July 15 to hammer out a long-term pact. May 7 - 3:45 PM
Source: Lindsay Jones on Twitter

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Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

Broncos VP of Football Operations John Elway is "optimistic" Denver will come to terms with franchise player LT Ryan Clady on a long-term deal this year.

"I eventually think we're going to be in good shape with Ryan," said Elway. Clady still hasn't signed his one-year, $9.828 million tender, and the Broncos may be waiting on his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery before proposing him an offer. Denver could tag Clady again next offseason for $11.79 million.
Source: Lindsay Jones on Twitter
Apr 22 - 2:33 PM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

The Denver Post confirms franchise player LT Ryan Clady won't report for the start of the Broncos' offseason program on Monday.

Clady has yet to sign his $9.828 million tender, so it's not exactly a surprise. He's not even technically holding out since the workouts are "voluntary." Clady shouldn't be expected to show for anything before the July 15 deadline to sign franchise players to long-term contracts comes and goes. According to reporter Mike Klis, the sides haven't had long-term talks since Clady turned down a five-year, $50 million offer last summer. Talks could finally heat up after the draft.
Source: Denver Post
Apr 15 - 9:11 AM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

Franchise player LT Ryan Clady is expected to hold out of the Broncos' offseason program.

Recovering from shoulder surgery, Clady might not even be healthy before camp, so it's not a major concern. Clady has said he plans to "eventually" sign his franchise tender, so he shouldn't make a fuss if the July 15 deadline to ink a long-term agreement comes and goes without a deal. Newly re-signed Chris Clark will fill-in at left tackle in Clady's absence.
Source: Denver Post
Apr 10 - 5:37 PM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

Broncos officially assigned the franchise tag to LT Ryan Clady.

Executive VP John Elway announced the team was going to tag Clady two weeks ago, so this comes as no surprise. The Broncos and Clady haven't even discussed a long-term deal since the season, and that's mainly due to the fact that Clady needs shoulder surgery and will be sidelined five-to-six months. Denver wants to see how he comes back from that before committing major dollars. Clady is said to be seeking a contract similar to what Joe Thomas signed -- eight years and $92 million with $44 million guaranteed.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 1 - 5:43 PM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

Free agent LT Ryan Clady says he is targeting a long-term contract in the range of Joe Thomas and Jason Peters'.

"Just something comparable to Joe Thomas and Jason Peters," Clady said. "I feel like I’m in that category as far as tackles, so something along those lines." Thomas signed an eight-year, $92 million contract with $44 million guaranteed in August of 2011. Peters' deal is quite a bit older, having done a six-year, $60.657 million pact back in 2009. Peters received $25 million guaranteed.
Source: Sports Radio Interviews
Feb 21 - 12:49 PM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

Free agent LT Ryan Clady says he won't immediately sign his tender upon being franchise tagged, but will "eventually."

"Not right now," Clady said when asked if he'd immediately sign. "I’d try to get done something by this summer, and if not, eventually, yes, I will sign. But as of right now? No." It's an indication Clady plans to skip OTAs and minicamp, but won't make trouble if the mid-summer deadline to sign franchise players to long-term deals comes and goes without an agreement. Clady should be formally tagged any day now.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Feb 19 - 9:23 PM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

Broncos LT Ryan Clady says his rehab from shoulder surgery is a five-to-six month process.

Clady will almost certainly miss the entirety of the offseason program, but he should be healed in time for the 2013 opener. Broncos VP of football operations John Elway has already informed the Denver Post that the team will place the franchise tag on their free agent left tackle, and Clady has said he doesn't think it's a "sign of disrespect" while admitting it's "part of the business."
Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter
Feb 18 - 9:25 PM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

VP of football operations John Elway says the Broncos will use the franchise tag on free agent LT Ryan Clady.

"We're going to tag him," Elway told the Denver Post. Elway says the sides would like to work out a long-term deal, but admits "things have changed a little bit because he's coming off a shoulder surgery." Clady has emerged as one of the best pass protectors in football, but has undergone two major operations in the past four years. He ruptured his patella tendon in 2010. Unless the Broncos get their soon-to-be 27-year-old left tackle to agree to a team-friendly deal, Clady may play under the tag in 2013.
Source: Denver Post
Feb 15 - 11:56 AM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

The Denver Post considers the Broncos "far more likely" to slap LT Ryan Clady with the franchise tag rather than sign him to a long-term deal before free agency.

Clady turned down a deal worth $10 million annually last offseason. Tagging Clady would cost Denver "only" $9.66 million. Beat writer Jeff Legwold points to Clady's recent shoulder surgery, giving him two major operations in his career. Clady also underwent knee surgery after rupturing his patella tendon in 2010. Still just 26, Clady has made three Pro Bowls through five NFL seasons.
Source: Denver Post
Feb 7 - 2:26 AM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

Broncos impending free agent LT Ryan Clady will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to miss most of the offseason.

Clady is fully expected to be healed in time for the 2013 opener. The best available offensive tackle free agent, Clady will absolutely be franchised by the Broncos if a multi-year extension can't be worked out this offseason. He turned down a five-year, $50 million extension last offseason and is said to be seeking more than $10 million per year. Clady has never missed a game in his five years in the league, starting all 80 contests.
Source: Denver Post
Jan 28 - 6:45 PM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

Impending free agent LT Ryan Clady has withdrawn from this year's Pro Bowl due to a shoulder injury.

It's the shoulder that kept Clady out of practice during the Broncos' playoff bye week. There's no indication that the injury will require surgery. Bengals LT Andrew Whitworth has replaced him on the AFC's roster. Clady, 26, has started all 80 games since entering the league in 2008.
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Source: Denver Post
Jan 15 - 7:09 PM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

The Broncos are expected to do "whatever is necessary" to keep free agent LT Ryan Clady.

The Denver Post suggests the franchise tag will be in play. Clady turned down a five-year, $50 million offer from the Broncos last offseason. Multiple reports have since indicated there is "no way" Denver will let Clady hit free agency.
Source: Denver Post
Jan 15 - 1:28 PM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

Broncos LT Ryan Clady (undisclosed) has resumed practicing in full this week.

The team never did disclose the ailment that kept Clady out of practice last week, but it's a non-issue for the Divisional round. Clady is fully expected to start versus the Ravens on Saturday.
Source: Denver Post
Jan 10 - 1:58 PM
Ryan Clady - T - Broncos

Impending free agent LT Ryan Clady is "very confident" about remaining with the Broncos in 2013.

"The organization wants me here and I want to be here," said Clady, who reportedly turned down a five-year, $50 million contract before the season. The Broncos are expected to apply the franchise tag if a long-term can't be reached.
Source: milehighsports.com
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 05:41:00 PM

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