The Broncos released injured offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James on Friday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, after placing him on the reserve/non-football injury list last week.
Earlier this month, James tore his Achilles while working out at an off-site location, and he tweeted on Friday that his surgery went well. Doctors told the 28-year-old last week but they're hopeful he won't miss the entire season, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Since this happened away from the Broncos’ facility, the team has the ability through the collective bargaining agreement to withhold his 2021 base salary, which was a guaranteed $10 million.