The Broncos expect to have right tackle Ja’Wuan James (knee) available for the start of organized team activities but outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (ACL) won’t be fully healthy in time for OTAs.
Speaking at the NFL combine last week, Denver coach Vic Fangio said that Chubb “won’t participate in any offseason football activities,” according to NFL Network’s James Palmer. Chubb will be sidelined from drills until training camp, which is expected to begin in mid- to late July.
Chubb (6-4, 275 pounds) was selected by the Broncos with the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. After recording 12 sacks, he was named to the PFWA’s All-Rookie Team and earned Pro Bowl alternate honors in 2018.
Last season, Chubb totaled 21 tackles and one sack in four games before his season was cut short by a partially torn ACL. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2020 season.
Once healthy, Chubb will reclaim his starting job at outside linebacker.
