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Staff Writer - AP
Published: 6/6/2008 at 4:21:55 PM
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -Denver center Tom Nalen had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday and the Broncos expect him to be ready for training camp in July.
``Anybody having a scope should be able to play within two weeks,'' coach Mike Shanahan said. ``Where we're at right now and the shape Tom is in, he should be full speed by the time we go to camp in July.''
The 14-year veteran has played in 194 games, including 188 starts. Only two Broncos have played in more: kicker Jason Elam, now with the Falcons, who played in 236 games, and retired quarterback John Elway, who played in 234.
The Broncos have a veteran backup in Casey Wiegmann, a 13-year pro signed in the offseason.
Rookie center Cory Lichtensteiger, a fourth-round draft pick out of Bowling Green, is recovering from surgery for a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
``Cory will not be able to practice until we go to our July camp,'' Shanahan said. ``He's had some mental reps which is has been good.''
Last year, Nalen suffered a season-ending biceps injury in Game 6 against San Diego.
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