Lepsis

Left tackle Matt Lepsis is coming off a torn knee ligament.

Denver needs Cutler to put new pieces together 2007

Clady followed Matt Lepsis, a fixture on Denver's line for a decade before retiring.

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T — Matt Lepsis, Denver: Nine-year starter bids adieu; was key to perennially solid running game.

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Ryan Clady can eventually step in at LT, where the Broncos lost 11-year veteran Matt Lepsis to retirement.

Draft grades: Which team scored the best? 2008

And with Matt Lepsis retired, Clady could immediately become QB Jay Cutler's first line of defense in Denver.

Day 1 picks: Analyzing the draft's top 63 players 2008

If healthy, they are good mentors for rookie left tackle Ryan Clady, who replaces retired Matt Lepsis.

After humbling season, Broncos' goals refocused 2008

The Broncos kept Cutler safe behind a patchwork offensive line missing starters Ben Hamilton and Matt Lepsis, calling for just two passes during Cutler's brief action.

USATODAY.com - Football - Denver vs. San Francisco 2006

Earlier, defensive end Courtney Brown and star offensive tackle Matt Lepsis were also lost for the season.

USATODAY.com - Football - Denver vs. Kansas City 2006

The Broncos 'running game has struggled of late with RB Tatum Bell nicked up and LT Matt Lepsis out for the year.

NFL grid: Week 11 2006

On the ensuing Broncos 'possession, linebacker Joey Porter blew past Matt Lepsis on an outside rush — another omen — and crashed into Plummer to force a fumble.

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