Denver7 spoke exclusively with K.J. Hamler after it was revealed he would face the Vikings — his inspirational recovery reaching another mile marker. He has not played since last Oct. due to injuries. Broncos Insider TroyRenck has the story:
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Eleven months is a long time. It felt like an empty eternity for Broncos receiver K.J. Hamler after he underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee and a dislocated hip that required pins to fix. Hamler retreated to a dark place, lonely in rehabilitation and inconsolable following the death of his grandmother Ethel Gooding.
"It's a blessing man, just being able to see where I first started until now. Just getting out on that field is going to be an amazing, amazing accomplishment for me," said Hamler, who lost 40 pounds following surgery, but added it all back with muscle while working out with Broncos strength and conditioning coach Loren Landow.
Hamler, 23, enters his third season with a healthy perspective, but lofty expectations. The Broncos drafted him in the second round three years ago to create lightning strike plays with his speed. He remains a blur in practice. Now it's about seeing it translate to a game.
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