DeMarcus Ware and the Denver Broncos received good news this week. According to the Denver Post, the MRI on the 33-year-old linebacker’s left knee came back clean.

Not only did the San Diego Super Chargers threaten to prevent the Broncos from receiving the top seed in the AFC, but also to keep the 11-year veteran from playing in the sixth playoff game of his career. After struggling to stay on the field this season with a lingering back injury, Ware suffered a sprained MCL in the third quarter of last Sunday’s matchup with San Diego.

With the positive news and extra week of rest, Ware is expected to be able to go on Jan 17. when the Broncos will host the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, or Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. The outside linebacker has played in 11 games this season and has posted 25 total tackles with 7.5 sacks. Not only is Ware an unbelievable pass rushing threat, but his veteran leadership is not one that should be overlooked.

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If Ware isn’t able to go, it is likely that Shaquil Barrett and Shane Ray will be able to fill the void at linebacker. Both Barrett and Ray have made a tremendous impact this season and will most certainly continue to be major assets during the postseason.