The Denver Broncos locked up left tackle Ryan Clady Sunday signing him to a five-year deal worth a base salary of $52.5 million and at least $33 million guaranteed. In addition, the money in the deal could grow to $57.5 million if Clady is named an All-Pro twice, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Clady was facing a Monday deadline for franchise players to accept long-term deals. He would have played on a one-year deal worth $9.823 million because of the franchise tag.
Last year, Clady rejected a five-year, $50 million offer that included $28 million in guaranteed money.
“It was pretty hard to pass up $33 million guaranteed,” Clady said on Sunday. “That is pretty solid. The structure is a lot better from last summer. “Overall, I’m happy to be a Bronco long term. This is a big year for myself and the team. I’m excited to see the outcome. There are a lot of expectations.”
Clady who is only 26 years-old played through a right shoulder injury in 2012 that required surgery in the offseason. He is expected to miss the start of training camp, which begins July 25, due to his injured shoulder but indicated that his recovery is progressing.
