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Tom Nalen Has Knee Surgery

Jun 7, 2008 – 10:15 AM
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Josh Alper

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When Matt Lepsis retired after last season and with Rod Smith an unofficial assistant coach, Tom Nalen is left as the only active Bronco veteran who was part of the Super Bowl winning teams of the late 90's. How much longer he'll be able to carry that torch has to be a concern for the team with the news that he had left knee surgery.

Nalen went under the knife yesterday to repair torn cartilage and will miss the rest of the offseason program. He's expected to be ready for training camp in July but recent history suggests that the Broncos would be wise to have a backup option at the ready. He missed all but five games last season with a biceps injury and 37-year-old offensive linemen have a nasty habit of breaking down physically.

They signed Casey Wiegmann from Kansas City over the offseason. He started every game for the Chiefs since 2002 so should be able to step in and handle matters if Nalen isn't ready to answer the bell. Chris Myers, who stepped in for Nalen last season, was dealt to the Texans.
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