The Denver Broncos have the perfect scenario going, so Peyton Manning will miss at least two more weeks while he battles his plantar fascia tear, the Broncos announced.
Following a Monday consultation with noted foot and ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, N.C., it was recommended that Manning spend at least the next week in a walking cast. After the cast is removed, he will begin additional rehabilitation on his injured foot.
“Peyton and I had a good visit today, and we’ve got a plan in place for his recovery,” Head Coach Gary Kubiak said. “His foot will be in a cast for at least a week, but he’ll be able to be part of meetings and do some workouts with the rest of the team.
“We expect him to be unavailable for at least a couple of games. We’ll proceed from there and will continue to support him as he does everything he can to get healthy.”
Manning missed Sundays game in Chicago because of the injury, but it gave the Broncos an extended look at their future, Brock Osweiler.