Longtime Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is now the NFL’s second known player to have tested positive for COVID-19. Miller’s agent said on Thursday afternoon that he has a confirmed case of the coronavirus. The 31-year-old is currently resting at home and “in good spirits.” He is expected to speak publicly about his diagnosis on Friday.
Miller is now the second confirmed player in the league to have the coronavirus, joining Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen. Allen tested positive for the virus three weeks ago, though is now reportedly almost symptom-free. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton previously tested positive, but has since recovered. At least one member of the Los Angeles Chargers organization tested positive this week, too, and two others reportedly have symptoms.
according to The New York Times, and more than 8,200 in Colorado alone." data-reactid="32" type="text">There were more than 662,400 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States as of Thursday afternoon, according to The New York Times, and more than 8,200 in Colorado alone.
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