Foot injury to Broncos’ Julius Thomas not as bad as feared
The Denver Post is reporting that the early diagnosis is the ankle injury to Broncos tight end Julius Thomas is not as bad as initially feared, according to an NFL source.
Thomas injured his ankle in the first quarter of the Broncos’ 22-7 loss at St. Louis on Sunday and did not return to the game.
He underwent a magnetic resonance imaging exam Monday morning.
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Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas walks off the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
St. Louis Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree is introduced before the start of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Shaun Hill warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
St. Louis Rams defensive end William Hayes pauses against a goal post wrapped in the Salute to Service logo before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos linebacker Lerentee McCray warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams roams the field before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Denver Broncos strong safety Omar Bolden sits on his helmet before the start of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A Denver Broncos fan is seen before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby signs autographs before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
A Denver Broncos fan watches as players warm up of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos’ John Elway roams the field before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Paul Cornick signs autographs before the start of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt, left, falls after catching a pass for a 33-yard gain as Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib watches during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning on the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Shaun Hill throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox roams the field before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Member of the St. Louis Rams are introduced before the start an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A Denver Broncos fan holds up a sign during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
A man in uniform walks onto the field with a United States flag as part of Salute to Service before an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Shaun Hill, left, hands off to running back Tre Mason during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason, left, runs with the ball before being brought down by Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, left, scrambles during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason runs with the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning yells on the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin, left, runs with the ball as Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning points on the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning drops back to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Shaun Hill celebrates after throwing a 63-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kenny Britt during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
A St. Louis Rams cheerleader performs during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A St. Louis Rams cheerleader performs during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
St. Louis Rams cheerleaders perform during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders celebrates after catching a 42-yard pass for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Shaun Hill throws during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
St. Louis Rams cheerleaders perform during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders falls into the end zone after catching a 42-yard pass for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning yells on the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders catches a 42-yard pass for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
A St. Louis Rams cheerleader performs during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Shaun Hill (14) talks to his teammates in the huddle during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders celebrates after catching a 42-yard pass for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders is tended to by a trainer after taking a hit while trying to catch a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders is tended to by a trainer after taking a hit while trying to catch a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders is tended to by trainers after taking a hit while trying to catch a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
St. Louis Rams running back Benjamin Cunningham runs with the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware takes up his position during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is slow to get up after being sacked for a 12-yard loss during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, left, is pushed out of bounds by St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson after catching a pass for a 16-yard gain during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, right, is sacked for a 12-yard loss by St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. Rams’ Aaron Donald also received half credit for the sack. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
St. Louis Rams cheerleaders perform during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson sits on the bench during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A St. Louis Rams cheerleader performs during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
