The Facts:
Thomas'
shoulder separation didn't prevent him from setting a Super Bowl record with 13 receptions. The injury is, however, keeping him from joining his fellow receivers at Duke University for Peyton Manning's offseason workouts this week, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com.
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The Broncos have played coy with details on the injury. It's believed to have occurred on a vicious hit from Kam Chancellor early in Super Bowl XLVIII. According to Legwold, Thomas could still be limited in some of the OTA work in the weeks to come, but the Broncos
don't expect issues when training camp opens. Thomas had shoulder problems during the regular season as well, even leaving the Dec. 1 win over Kansas City after the first series but he did return to the lineup just before halftime. Thomas left a 2012 game against the Raiders with a shoulder injury as well but returned in that December win. ... Stay tuned. This is one we'll be keeping a close eye on in coming weeks.
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