John Fox set for Monday return

— -- ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos head coach John Fox is spending Thanksgiving at his Denver home and is scheduled to return to work at the team's south suburban complex Monday.

Although his schedule remains somewhat unclear, initial plans are for Fox to either be on the sideline or in the coaches' box for Denver's game on Dec. 8 against the Tennessee Titans.

The Broncos released a statement Thursday, saying they are "confident" that Fox is medically fit to return to coaching.

"John Fox has been cleared by doctors to return as head coach of the Denver Broncos beginning Monday," the team's statement said. "We are very pleased that his recovery from a heart procedure on Nov. 4 has progressed so well.

"Our organization is confident that his health will allow him to meet his head coaching responsibilities. While no formal restrictions will be placed on his workload upon return, he will continue to be monitored by our medical staff as his well-being remains our No. 1 priority."

Fox is recovering from open-heart surgery earlier this month to have his aortic valve replaced. The Broncos are being coached by Jack Del Rio in his absence and are 2-1 with the defensive coordinator serving as interim coach.

Fox had been at his home in Charlotte, N.C., until Wednesday, when he returned to Denver on Broncos owner Pat Bowlen's private jet. He 

Fox has been sent the coaches' video after each of the Broncos' past three games, and the team's video department has sent him the practice video each day to review.