According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Broncos right tackle Ja’Wuan James suffered a season-ending torn Achilles while working out today away from the team. Now, James is in danger of losing his $10 million dollar salary because he was injured away from the team.
Broncos' OT Ja'Wuan James suffered a season-ending torn Achilles working out today away from the team facility, per sources. James' $10 million salary for the upcoming season now is in jeopardy being that Denver no longer is obligated to pay him with him working out off site.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 4, 2021
This obviously leaves a big hole at right tackle now for the Broncos, but they could use that potential cap savings to acquire a veteran on the free agent market.