Broncos’ Von Miller Gave ‘Serious Consideration’ To Opting Out After Contracting COVID-19 In May

From CBS Denver:

August 6, 2020

By Jordan Dajani

(CBS SPORTS) – Dozens of players have decided to opt out of the 2020 NFL season due to COVID-19 concerns, and Denver Broncos pass rusher Von Miller considered doing so as well. The eight-time Pro Bowler was the second NFL player to reportedly test positive for the coronavirus back in May, but he feels as though the job the Broncos are doing to keep their players safe is enough for him to feel ready to return to the field.

“I weighed the positives and negatives and came to my own decision and felt like I could play,” Miller said during a video conference. “The job the Broncos are doing to keep us safe was enough for me to not opt out.”

Miller said earlier this offseason that he was “shocked” to learn that he had tested positive for COVID-19 since he had been taking safety precautions seriously.

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