It took nearly a year longer than they had hoped, thanks to a previous failed trade attempt, but the Broncos got their guy. In March, Ja’Wuan James signed a four-year, $51 million contract that temporarily made him the highest-paid right tackle (until Trent Brown) in the NFL and temporarily led the Broncos to believe they had found their answer at a troublesome spot on their offensive line.



The cost was significant — it typically is in free agency — but the thinking from both sides was that if James could stay healthy, he would be a good fit for their planned scheme and finally provide stability at right tackle. But that “if” turned out to be a big one.



James has played only 63 offensive snaps over three games because of a left knee injury that has left fans confused and the Broncos’ coaching seemingly frustrated by his inability to get on the field.



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