On Friday morning, Adam Schefter broke the news that one player on the Minnesota Vikings tested positive for coronavirus today, as well as one Denver Broncos offensive lineman. It has since been revealed that lineman is Graham Glasgow. He’s been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list He’s been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list
Two other Broncos, unnamed at this time, are in self-isolation as they were in close contact with their positive-testing teammate.
Two more positive tests for two more players on two separate teams, per sources:
A Broncos’ offensive lineman tested positive.
A Vikings’ linebacker tested positive.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 30, 2020
That could be a crushing blow to an already struggling offense. The offensive line has been poor this season as it is and taking away a player like Glasgow will make the offense even more inept than it already has shown to be.
In response to the breaking news, Vic Fangio announced to the entire team that, although the NFL had cleared them for practice today, the practice would be canceled as a safety precaution to ensure the virus didn’t spread further throughout the team. The Broncos are still hoping to practice on Saturday, assuming they don’t see more players test positive over the next 24 hours.
Broncos’ HC Vic Fangio informed his team this morning that, even though it has been cleared to practice today, he is postponing practice and will do virtual meetings instead. Team expected to practice Saturday. https://t.co/A9qEulfJIy
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 30, 2020
Cancelling practice is a good move by Fangio, as we’ve already seen how quickly the virus can spread through the team and deplete a roster with the New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders and, of course, the Tennessee Titans, who saw over 20 different members of their organization test positive for the virus during their outbreak.
The news of a Broncos player testing positive is especially troubling though because it comes just one day after a member of the Chargers, reserve offensive lineman Ryan Groy, tested positive for the virus, leading to the Chargers not practicing yesterday.
Currently the league is not expected to postpone or cancel the game.
