Buffalo Bills linebacker Shane Ray, a former first-round pick of the Denver Broncos in 2015, is attempting a comeback in the NFL in 2023 after dealing with various injuries over the last five years. The 30-year-old attended Buffalo's rookie minicamp in May before getting signed for an opportunity to win one of the team's final roster spots this summer. By March of 2019, Ray was out of a job with the Broncos after two injury-limited seasons and four wrist surgeries. The 30-year-old had 12 sacks and 28 QB hits in his first 30 games, so the Bills and Ray are hoping he can find some of that magic again this year to give them more pass-rushing depth. Rays spent the last two seasons playing in Toronto in the CFL.
Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) did not end up having surgery on his wrist over the summer, as his doctor didn't think it was necessary, according to sources. Ray's timetable for a return is now much quicker than expected. It means he could be ready for the start of the regular season, but it's not a lock for that to happen. Ray disappointed last year with one sack in just eight games played after recording eight in 2016. The Broncos declined his fifth-year option, so he'll need to step it up if he wants to stick around. That might be difficult with rookie defensive end Bradley Chubb taking over as the main pass rusher opposite Von Miller.
Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is scheduled to undergo bone fusion surgery on Thursday, and doctors are optimistic that this will be the final procedure he'll need before getting back to full health. It's Ray's fourth operation on his wrist, and it caused him to miss eight games in 2017. He's questionable for the start of the regular season now and can be avoided in IDP leagues. Rookie defensive end Bradley Chubb should be able to adequately fill in for Ray opposite Von Miller.
Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is expected to miss three months after another surgery on his wrist, which means he will miss the start of the 2018 season. The wrist injury caused Ray to miss eight games in 2017 after he broke out for eight sacks in his sophomore season. It hurts Denver's pass-rushing depth, but the good news is they drafted a pretty good pass rusher fifth overall in Bradley Chubb to pick up the slack opposite Von Miller while Ray is out.
Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is seeking a second opinion on his left wrist, but as of now, another surgery has been recommended, according to a source. However, the surgery wouldn't be season-ending if he gets it. Ray has had four surgeries on the same wrist in the last year, and it limited him to just eight games last season. Ray is in serious danger of missing the start of the regular season, and it's unknown what his timetable for a return would be if he goes under the knife again.
Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is dealing with a sore wrist and will be held out of workouts moving forward, according to head coach Vance Joseph. It's the same wrist that required three surgeries last season. It's not a good sign for Ray and is perhaps why the team didn't pick up his fifth-year option. Ray played in just eight games last year because of the wrist and had just one sack after recording eight in his second season. The 25-year-old can be avoided in IDP leagues.
The Denver Broncos will not exercise linebacker Shane Ray's fifth-year option, according to a source. Ray had a career-high eight sacks while recording 48 tackles in 2016, but he played in just eight games last year due to injury and had just one sack. With Denver selecting edge rusher Bradley Chubb to play on Ray's side opposite Von Miller, the writing is on the wall for Ray. He'll become a free agent after the 2018 season.
Denver Broncos defensive Shane Ray (wrist) has been placed on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday. He went in for surgery to remove the pins in his wrist Friday. He had been playing in a cast. Shane hadn't really lived up to expectations in 2017, mainly due to injury, and it's unclear if he'll remain in the team's plans moving forward. His loss for the final two games of the regular season doesn't really hurt Denver's overall defense all that much.
Denver Broncos defensive star Shane Ray will start Monday against Kansas City in Week 8. He is coming back from a wrist issue and should provide a boost to the Broncos defense. He is a dynamic playmaker off the edge that adds another guy for offensive coordinators to worry about. Denver is already an elite defense that frankly is hurt as often or perhaps even more often by the Broncos offense than the opposing offense.
Denver Broncos defensive star Shane Ray (wrist) will play the rest of the season with screws in his wrist. Ray would be a huge boost to a defense that struggled more than expected in Week 6 against the rush. Perhaps just as importantly, he will be a major upgrade for Denver's pass rush opposite Von Miller. Denver's DEF remains one of the best in the NFL but the hope is that he will make it the best in fantasy.
