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Jacksonville Jaguars TE Julius Thomas could be ready for Week 1

By The Sports Xchange
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) catches a 34 yard pass against Indianapolis Colts safety LaRon Landry during the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 7, 2014 in Denver. Denver hosts Indianapolis in the opening game of the their NFL season. UPI/Gary C. Caskey.
1 of 2 | Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) catches a 34 yard pass against Indianapolis Colts safety LaRon Landry during the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 7, 2014 in Denver. Denver hosts Indianapolis in the opening game of the their NFL season. UPI/Gary C. Caskey. | License Photo

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Julius Thomas is reportedly making good progress during his recovery from a hand injury and could be ready to play in the regular-season opener against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 13.

Thomas, who suffered a stable fracture in his left hand during Jacksonville's 23-21 preseason victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 14, signed a five-year, $46.2 million contract during the offseason.

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The 6-foot-5, 250-pound Thomas recorded a team-high 12 touchdown receptions with Denver in 2014 and 12 in 2013 after the Broncos selected him in the fourth round of the 2011 draft.

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