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Broncos outside linebacker Shane Ray indicated Monday that his injury-riddled season might come to an end sooner than he had hoped. He was right.
After undergoing his third wrist surgery in less than four months, Ray was placed on season-ending injured reserve with two games remaining in the Broncos’ season.
“Life comes at you sometimes and you have to make the best of things,” Ray tweeted Tuesday. “After my 3rd wrist surgery it’s time that I get healthy so that I can be the best I can be. As always I appreciate the love and support and I’m looking forward to what we will be as a team next season!”
Ray injured his left wrist early in training camp and underwent surgery to repair the ligaments and bones. He was placed on recallable injured reserve and, before returning in Week 8, had surgery to remove the pins in his wrist.
In his eight games, Ray wore a cast that allowed for movement in his fingers but hindered his ability to pass rush, and the pain from the first two surgeries never subsided.
On Friday, Ray had the screws removed that secured the bone in his arm. Had he kept playing, he would have to endure more pain and play with a bigger hard cast. Adding to his frustrations this season was the fact that he couldn’t do much upper-body training because of the injury. As a result, his usual playing weight dropped from about 240 pounds to 225.
“With the screws and everything, I can start my recovery process and getting the strength back in my hand,” Ray said. “Once I get the stitches and all of that stuff out, I can actually start lifting weights. I haven’t lifted weights since the surgery happened. You can imagine how tough it is to play injured, not being able to work out and all of that stuff. It’s been a battle, but I haven’t complained and I haven’t said anything. I just come in and work. It’s tough. It’s football, things happen and you just have to deal with things accordingly.”
Ray is the 13th Broncos player and seventh starter to land on injured reserve this year. He finished his abbreviated season with 16 total tackles (10 solo), one sack and four quarterback hits.
In his place, Shaquil Barrett will likely move back into the starting role, where he opened the season opposite Von Miller. The Broncos will have to make a corresponding move to fill Ray’s roster spot, and they could promote Stansly Maponga from the practice squad or look for outside help for depth. Since the team moved hybrid linebacker/defensive end DeMarcus Walker to the line, Deiontrez Mount is their lone reserve on the edge.
Broncos outside linebacker Shane Ray indicated Monday that his injury-riddled season might come to an end sooner than he had hoped. He was right.
After undergoing his third wrist surgery in less than four months, Ray was placed on season-ending injured reserve with two games remaining in the Broncos’ season.
“Life comes at you sometimes and you have to make the best of things,” Ray tweeted Tuesday. “After my 3rd wrist surgery it’s time that I get healthy so that I can be the best I can be. As always I appreciate the love and support and I’m looking forward to what we will be as a team next season!”
Ray injured his left wrist early in training camp and underwent surgery to repair the ligaments and bones. He was placed on recallable injured reserve and, before returning in Week 8, had surgery to remove the pins in his wrist.
In his eight games, Ray wore a cast that allowed for movement in his fingers but hindered his ability to pass rush, and the pain from the first two surgeries never subsided.
On Friday, Ray had the screws removed that secured the bone in his arm. Had he kept playing, he would have to endure more pain and play with a bigger hard cast. Adding to his frustrations this season was the fact that he couldn’t do much upper-body training because of the injury. As a result, his usual playing weight dropped from about 240 pounds to 225.
“With the screws and everything, I can start my recovery process and getting the strength back in my hand,” Ray said. “Once I get the stitches and all of that stuff out, I can actually start lifting weights. I haven’t lifted weights since the surgery happened. You can imagine how tough it is to play injured, not being able to work out and all of that stuff. It’s been a battle, but I haven’t complained and I haven’t said anything. I just come in and work. It’s tough. It’s football, things happen and you just have to deal with things accordingly.”
Ray is the 13th Broncos player and seventh starter to land on injured reserve this year. He finished his abbreviated season with 16 total tackles (10 solo), one sack and four quarterback hits.
In his place, Shaquil Barrett will likely move back into the starting role, where he opened the season opposite Von Miller. The Broncos will have to make a corresponding move to fill Ray’s roster spot, and they could promote Stansly Maponga from the practice squad or look for outside help for depth. Since the team moved hybrid linebacker/defensive end DeMarcus Walker to the line, Deiontrez Mount is their lone reserve on the edge.
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