Thread: Elway and Ellis test positive for Covid

Mike Klis
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Joe Ellis informed team employees of his positive test via e-mail around 7 am today. He was not at headquarters Thursday, Friday, stopped in briefly to pick up game credential Saturday, then started having symptoms Sunday morning. Did not attend game, not at HTQRs Mon. #9sports

Mike Klis
@MikeKlis
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Avoiding virus for Broncos has become increasingly difficult in recent weeks. 3 assistant coaches–Curtis Modkins, Mike Munchak and Ed Donatell–have been placed in COVID protocol as has starting RG Graham Glasgow. In addition, multiple staff employees have tested positive #9sports

Mike Klis
@MikeKlis
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Elway was not feeling well Monday morning. He immediately informed team trainer Steve “Greek” Antonopulos, who sent Elway home for the day.
Ellis was not feeling well Sunday morning and for the first in 26 years, did not attend a Broncos home game. #9sports

Broncos statement:

STATEMENT FROM THE DENVER BRONCOS





“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.”

Sounds like they have a compliance issue.

Originally Posted by Jaded

Sounds like they have a compliance issue.

That's a Jaded view.

Best wishes to them both. Frankly, it's better that it strikes the front office than the players/coaches.

Originally Posted by Tned

That's a Jaded view.

I get that a lot.

Get Well, Mr. Elway!

Originally Posted by Jaded

I get that a lot.

But, it's much better than a jaded view.

Originally Posted by Tned

But, it's much better than a jaded view.

It’s Jaded with a Large side of jaded.

Originally Posted by Jaded

It’s Jaded with a Large side of jaded.

OK, that one got a real LOL. Well played.