Thomas seen during a January practice. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
There is a reason why third-year wide receiver Demaryius Thomas hasn’t been running routes with fellow receiver Eric Decker for quarterback Peyton Manning in Denver — he recently had surgery on his pinky finger which he fractured last September to remove a pin, according to CBS4‘s Vic Lombardi and Thomas, himself.
It is not yet known what Thomas’ timetable is to return and it is not known if he will be at the team’s voluntary offseason workouts which begin on Monday. It’s discouraging that Thomas is missing possible reps with Manning, especially because Thomas has a history of being nicked up.
When healthy, Thomas has caught touchdown passes over New York’s Darrell Revis and at times, has looked like a Pro Bowler. Unfortunately, Thomas has had trouble staying healthy for long periods of time.
In 2010, Thomas missed six games during his rookie season while batting broken foot and sprained ankle injuries.
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April 12, 2012
