Broncos linebacker Von Miller practiced Wednesday with a cast covering the injured right thumb that sidelined him a week ago.
Miller, who leads NFL rookies with 10½ sacks, needed surgery to repair ligaments he tore in his right thumb during a game at San Diego on Nov. 27.
He missed last week's win over Minnesota, but said he hopes to return Sunday, when the Broncos host Chicag
Von Miller Practices With Cast On Thumb