Dr Cyanide 28
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They reach an injury settlement. Kayvon Webster went through the same thing last year with the Rams, right before the season started.
I'm not ready to call the books closed on Emmanuel Sanders. There is heavy speculation and rightfully so... We're going in a younger direction right now at WR, but Sanders would be huge to have around to learn from, and he really is the energy bunny of this team.
With the achilles' injury that changes things. It will really depend on recovery. If he needs a second surgery etc. I'm sure not even the team has made the decision right now if they will be cutting him or keeping him. I've helped/known players who recover from achilles injuries in 8 months then there are others who take nearly a full year, and others who never recover.
Edgerrin James and Victor Cruz are a prime example of someone who was never the same. Dan Marino recovered pretty quickly compared to the norm. (among others) So it just really depends.
Kayvon Webster had to have two surgeries on his last year and was never really good to go this year.
Remember, Demaryius Thomas tore his in February early in his career and spent time on the PUP then came back during the season. Wasn't fully healthy until the next year, but it just really depends.
As Nick noted above, the money will really be the factor. IS 10 plus mil worth giving a guy who could start the season on the PUP? If it wasn't for the injury I would fully expect him back next year to build around a young WR core, but this really throws a wrench into it.
This will be a long thought out move by Denver.
On the other hand Emmanuel Sanders could also restructure his deal knowing and understanding the injury. He isn't going to get a huge contract from another team coming off an achilles injury. I thin he will have to restructure (paycut) or take a release and sign a one year deal elsewhere.
Folks gotta remember we have a little bit of power in this one with the injury status of Sanders. He isn't going to have teams lining up throwing big money at him if he is released as the chances of him missing the start of the season are pretty good considering how late he tore it this year. Achilles' can be brutal for a career going forward, but players have come back normal from them. Only time will tell.
They don't need an injury settlement I'm 90% sure. His next year is an option. No guaranteed money.