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Broncos activate Shane Ray for tonight’s game, he’ll start

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DENVER, CO - AUGUST 29: Linebacker Shane Ray #56 of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field against the San Francisco 49ers during preseason action at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the 49ers 19-12. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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The Broncos are going to have an extra man to chase Alex Smith around tonight.

According to Mike Klis of KUSA, the Broncos are activating outside linebacker Shane Ray, and he will start tonight against the Chiefs.

Ray suffered a torn ligament in his right wrist which needed surgery to repair, and he was placed on injured reserve.

Having an extra pass-rush option will only help as they try to slow the Chiefs offense. Ray had 8.0 sacks last year as a part time player,

Of course, the Broncos already had the league’s top-ranked defense, allowing 258.5 yards per game.