Tue 1/8/13 1:25 PM

Willis McGahee (knee, injured reserve/designated for return) returned to practice Tuesday on the first day he was eligible. McGahee was wearing a black jersey while the rest of the team was in orange. He's not eligible to return from I.R. until the AFC Championship game. McGahee conceded Monday that his knee is not ready for game action anyway. As well as Knowshon Moreno played down the stretch of the regular season, McGahee would likely return to a minor role if Denver makes it to the Super Bowl. The Broncos also got LT Ryan Clady (undisclosed) back at practice Tuesday.