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Broncos' Von Miller Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Denver Broncos' linebacker Von Miller has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the team confirmed.

NFL linebacker Von Miller of the Denver Broncos has tested positive for COVID-19.
NFL linebacker Von Miller of the Denver Broncos has tested positive for COVID-19. ( Cindy Ord / Staff / Getty Images)

DENVER, CO — Denver Broncos' star Von Miller has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the team confirmed Thursday. He was tested after coming down with flu-like symptoms, the team said in a statement.

"Von has elected to share his diagnosis publicly to emphasize that anyone can be afflicted with coronavirus," the statement says.

"Von is doing well and recovering at home in self-isolation. He remains under the care of team doctors, who are following all coronavirus treatment procedures to ensure a safe environment for Von and our community.

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Miller is the first member of the Broncos organization known to have tested positive for COVID-19, the team said.

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No further details about the case were released.


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