While No. 5 overall pick Bradley Chubb is in Denver, the team's 2015 first-round choice has fallen on hard times.
Ray developed discomfort in the same left wrist that has necessitated several procedures . The Broncos to exercise the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, clouding the former Mizzou star's future beyond 2018.
After generating just 13 sacks in 38 games over three NFL seasons, Ray was expected to battle Chubb and Shaquil Barrett for snaps opposite All-Pro Von Miller. Now that it's a two-man race, the has a prime opportunity to earn the starting job with a strong showing in training camp.
