Denver Broncos General Manager/President of Football Operations John Elway and President/CEO Joe Ellis have both tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the team.
The Broncos’ communications department issued the following statement on Tuesday morning:
“Broncos President & CEO Joe Ellis as well as President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway were informed this morning they tested positive for COVID-19.
After not feeling 100 percent on Sunday morning, Joe promptly reported his symptoms to our medical team and watched Sunday’s game at home as a precaution. He continued to work from home on Monday before receiving a positive test result this morning.
John immediately left UCHealth Training Center on Monday morning after experiencing minor symptoms that he quickly brought to the attention of our medical staff.
Other than mild symptoms, both Joe and John are doing well. They will continue to work from home in self-isolation and participate in virtual meetings while their health is monitored.
Based on a review of contact tracing data with the league, we are confident these cases originated independently outside team facilities. There were minimal close contacts identified for each (no players or coaches), and those individuals have been notified.
While our facilities are closed for Election Day, coaches are conducting their game preparations today remotely as a precaution. Our organization will remain in communication with the NFL, making all decisions in consultation with the league and based on guidance from medical experts.”
The positive tests for Elway and Ellis come less than a week after right guard Graham Glasgow tested positive causing him to miss the team’s Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Broncos are working with the NFL to closely monitor the situation.
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