Denver Broncos star pass-rusher Von Miller has tested positive for COVID-19, his agent Joby Branion reportedly told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Thursday.
The Super Bowl 50 MVP is resting comfortably at home and is reportedly in good spirits. He plans to address the public on Friday. The Broncos have been aware that Miller was ill.
Miller is the second NFL player in as many days to have a positive test for coronavirus made public, joining Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen, whose case was confirmed on Wednesday.
Allen first tested positive for the virus three weeks ago after losing his sense of smell. No further details have been released about the nature of Miller's symptoms or situation.
The delay between Allen's diagnosis and its announcement to the public means there very well could be other members of the NFL community who either have COVID-19 or have already recovered from it.
The Rams shut down their entire team complex after Allen's positive test and several people who had contact with him were placed under a 14-day quarantine. The team facility has since opened to select personnel.
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was the first major name in NFL circles to have a positive test made public, with his diagnosis coming to light on March 19.
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