The Shoe Now Fits, So Elway Will Play

Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway has pronounced himself healthy enough to start against San Diego on Sunday, although he probably will be shabbily dressed.

Elway will play with a hole in his shoe.

The quarterback sprained his left big toe and strained his left arch against Minnesota last week. To accommodate a splint on Elway’s foot, team trainers have cut a hole the size of a golf ball near the top of his left shoe. They will try to find a way to protect the foot, either with tape or a bigger shoe.