Broncos tight end Julius Thomas, who saw his rookie season ruined by a severe Week 2 ankle injury last September, had surgery to repair ligaments this past week. Noted ankle/foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson performed the surgery, according to Julius’ father, Greg, and Thomas will begin his receovery as the Broncos are set to open their offseason program April 16. Thomas will be limited to work with the team’s training and medical staff as the Broncos go through their offseason conditioning and team workouts over the next two months. Thomas finished the season with one reception for yards — against the Bengals in the game he suffered the injury. He was gameday inactive for 11 games in the regular season in 2011. Source: Denver Post