Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 12:00 am
Former Tokay Tiger Julius Thomas healthy, eager to play
By Ed Yevelev/News-Sentinel Sports Writer
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Julius Thomas’ first regular-season NFL reception brought the Broncos five yards.
And him? An injured ankle, 54 weeks of rehab and no catches since.
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