Peyton Manning Takes First Step Toward Possible Return

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning threw indoors on his own for the first time in 3 1-2 weeks Wednesday, when more than a dozen Denver Broncos were either limited at practice or held out altogether.

The 39-year-old quarterback has been sidelined since Nov. 15 with a torn plantar fascia in his left foot, sore ribs and a sore throwing shoulder.

Coach Gary Kubiak said Manning "did about a half hour of throwing" and "some drill work" apart from the rest of the team.

Manning was one of seven players who missed practice. Nine more were limited.

Manning has said he has no timetable for a possible return.

Brock Osweiler, 3-0 in Manning's place, makes his fourth start Sunday when the Broncos (10-2) host the Raiders (5-7).

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