ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — As expected, Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and defensive end Antonio Smith were absent from Denver’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday.

Thomas is boycotting the Broncos’ offseason program after the team placed its $12.8 million franchise tag on him. He’s not subject to a fine because he hasn’t signed his tender. He has said he’ll attend training camp with or without a long-term deal.

Smith was absent from minicamp while prosecutors in Texas investigate a criminal complaint against him.

In addition to missing his top receiver, Peyton Manning also was without Ryan Clady, the reliable left tackle who protected his blind side. Clady tore his left ACL two weeks ago and is done for the season. Rookie Ty Sambrailo gets the first chance to win the job.