Champ Bailey close to return with Denver Broncos

Champ Bailey has said that he is close to being able to return to the field with the Denver Broncos.

The cornerback missed the start of the season with a foot sprain, which he aggravated during the AFC West side's game against the Indianapolis Colts last month.

The 35-year-old told the team's official website: "It's really one of those things I got to practise a few days and get through it, get my confidence back in it. That's really what it's based on, the pain and the confidence that I'll have in my foot.

"If I still have that fear I won't go out there. I'll make sure that my mind is right and I'm 100% committed to going 100 miles per hour every play. I can't see myself playing any other way."

Bailey has made eight tackles during his two appearances for the Broncos this season.