March 23, 2008 The Rocky Mountain News reports that with the Denver Broncos scheduled to begin their strength and conditioning program on Monday, Ben Hamilton , who missed the entire 2007 season with post-concussion symptoms, has been given full clearance to participate. The Broncos' guard has already been working out at Dove Valley.
Hamilton has had no post-concussion symptoms in over five months and appears ready to enter the teams offseason programs at full strength.
September 3, 2007 Broncos guard Ben Hamilton has been ordered not to take part in any football activities for two weeks, according to the Associated Press. Hamilton is still suffering from a concussion he suffered early in training camp. "The specialists in Pittsburgh recommended that he not do anything for two weeks, just stay away from any type of conditioning," coach Mike Shanahan said Monday. "So, that's where we're at right now. He's not going to do anything for two weeks and at the end of two weeks they'll evaluate him again and give us their recommendation."
Our View:Hamilton has been on the field for every snap since being named a starter in 2002, but that streak will end Sunday for the Broncos. Keep an eye on this situation, as Travis Henry and company will need a healthy offensive line this season if they are to reach their lofty preseason expectations.
August 28, 2007 Ben Hamilton will visit a neurospecialist on Wednesday to under further exams on his head. He has been out since suffering a concussion early in camp, and recent workouts left him feeling nauseous, the Denver Post reports. "The Broncos are taking great precaution in their approach to treating Ben," agent Peter Schaffer says. "We have full confidence in their medical staff, which has been doing what's best for his personal and the team's well being, and we remain confident he will be ready to go for the opener." Chris Myers in starting in his place.
August 21, 2007 Ben Hamilton did not practice on Monday, but he hopes to return sometime this week. He has been out for more than two weeks after suffering a concussion. "I'm ready to go," he tells the Rocky Mountain News.
