A year later, Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler continues to be bothered by a left foot injury.
Two NFL sources said Scheffler is wearing a boot on his foot and will be out four weeks after experiencing recurring soreness in the foot he broke during last year’s passing camp.
A second-round draft choice in 2006 and Jay Cutler’s favorite target near the end of his rookie season, Scheffler’s second season was almost halted before it started. While running a route during the team’s passing camp workout on May 21, 2007, Scheffler suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal on his left foot.
Surgery repaired the break, with a screw implanted in the bone that leads to the small toe. Although Scheffler recovered in time for the team’s season opener last year, he started slowly, not catching his first pass until the fifth game and he later said he dealt with soreness in the surgically repaired area throughout the season.
He was one of the league’s most productive tight ends in the final 12 games, however, and finished with 49 catches for 549 yards and five touchdowns.
Scheffler participated in the Broncos’ first offseason workout Monday, but has not been on the field since.
Mike Klis: 303-954-1055 or mklis@denverpost.com.
