NFL: Broncos lose their left tackle to a torn ACL

The Denver Broncos are searching for someone to watch Peyton Manning's back after left tackle Ryan Clady tore his left ACL and will likely be out for the season.

It's a big responsibility and tryouts begin immediately. The requirements are simple: Don't let anyone hit the five-time NFL MVP - something Clady did quite well.

Clady hurt his knee during a voluntary practice Wednesday, an injury that no one thought was really all that serious. Clady was setting up to pass block when his knee buckled, Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said. He even took another snap before pulling himself out of practice because his knee was sore.

"We really weren't that worried [Wednesday] night. Everybody felt good," Kubiak said. "Thought we'd take a look at it [Thursday]. Unfortunately, we got some horrible news."

And just like that, Clady was gone. For how long, though, Kubiak wasn't willing to speculate, although his return in 2015 appears improbable.

With Clady gone for the foreseeable future, the Broncos will now be relying on four new linemen to keep Manning safe - five if you count Louis Vasquez, who's moving from right tackle back to his more comfortable position of right guard.

"It's our job to protect Peyton. If we're not doing our job, he can't do his," Vasquez said. "There's no room for error up front."

Jacksonville says Dante Fowler underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee.

The procedure was done in Pensacola by James Andrews, the orthopedic surgeon who is a specialist in repairing damaged ligaments for professional athletes. Fowler, the Jaguars' top pick in this year's NFL draft, will miss the entire 2015 season.

Fowler was injured on the first day of the Jaguars rookie minicamp May 8.

The agent for Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson said in a radio interview that the sides have made progress in attempts to get a contract extension done, but there is no deadline for reaching an agreement.

Agent Mark Rodgers said he remained optimistic that Wilson will be Seattle's quarterback for a long time. Wilson has one year remaining on his rookie contract, which will pay him $1.5 million, and the Seahawks could keep Wilson under control after next season by using the franchise tag.