David Bruton Plans To Remain Involved With Broncos Despite Being On IR

DENVER (CBS4) - Broncos fans are still in awe of David Bruton Jr. after he played three quarters of football with a broken leg during last week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

On CBS4's All Access Bruton said he had no idea his leg was broken.

"I honestly thought it was a bruise," Bruton said. "It got worse and worse … I tried everything from Icy Hot, a heat pack, getting it worked on during halftime, calf sleeve; I tried everything."

He said he never even entertained the idea of coming out of the game.

"I just thought, 'I've had one of these before, it's just going to tighten up, I'll just have to battle through.'"

Bruton's said he wanted to make it back for the playoffs but the team decided to put him on Injured Reserve list, ending his season.

"I am disappointed … as a competitor I love playing … being out there on the field with my guys and going out there and having fun. It sucks that I don't have a chance to go out there and play football and go have fun and basically have a party on the field in front of our fans. That's unfortunate for me."

He said he still plans on staying involved with the team.

"I'm still here in Denver, I'm a veteran, I know how it goes. I'm going to keep going to the facility … I'm going to make sure I get my leg right. I still get the game plan pushed to my iPad so I know what we have going on," he said. "I'm definitely still going to be involved because I still am part of the team."