Broncos’ Von Miller says he’s recovered from COVID-19
Denver Broncos star linebacker Von Miller tweeted Thursday night that he tested negative for the coronavirus two weeks after announcing he had been diagnosed with COVID-19.
“Got my results back. Im ‘negative’ for Covid-19,” Miller tweeted.
Miller went public with his diagnosis on April 16, saying he wanted to show that the virus could affect anybody, even a young, world-class athlete in tip-top shape.
Miller, who has asthma, was under the care of Broncos team doctors and quarantined at his Denver area home over the last two weeks.
Through a broadcast on Instagram Live during the NFL draft last weekend, Miller offered some entertaining draft analysis through an N95 mask from his home.
Miller is the second active NFL player to acknowledge testing positive during the coronavirus pandemic that has sickened more than 3 million people globally and killed over 230,000 people worldwide, including about 63,000 confirmed deaths in the U.S.
The Super Bowl 50 MVP is the highest-profile American athlete to announce he’s contracted COVID-19. In March, NBA star Kevin Durant was among several members of the Brooklyn Nets to test positive.
Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen said last month that he tested positive for COVID-19 several weeks earlier. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton revealed in March that he also tested positive for the virus.
Before the draft, Broncos general manager John Elway said, “I’m proud that Von’s coming out and helping everybody with the seriousness of the COVID-19 virus. It goes to show you that it can affect anybody. I’m glad Von’s doing fine, which is good, but also hopefully it brought more attention to it.”
Denver outside linebacker Von Miller gives a thumbs-up to fans prior to an Aug. 29, 2019, exhibition game in Denver.
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) spins arounds Detroit Lions offensive tackle Tyrell Crosby during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) sidesteps a tackle attempt by Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58), during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws under pressure from Broncos linebacker Von Miller during a Dec. 15 game in Kansas City, Mo.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) runs out of a tackle by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller and Vic Fangio shake hands prior to an Aug. 29 preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals in Denver. Miller was glum this week and is focusing on sacking Chicago’s quarterback.
Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller rushes during a Sept. 29 game against Jacksonville in Denver.
Broncos star Von Miller greets the family of late Green Beret James “Ryan” Sartor at UCHealth Training Center in this undated file photo. Family members included Stryder Sartor, David Unger, Grace Sartor, Garrett Sartor and Deanna Sartor.
