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Broncos Move To Virtual-Only Practice On Wednesday Due To COVID

(CBS4) - The Denver Broncos are taking added precautions this week in an effort to keep coronavirus from spreading. The team announcing Wednesday morning they will do all game preparations virtually. They intend to return to the facility and the practice field on Thursday.

The decision comes after Broncos General Manager and President of Football Operations, John Elway and CEO Joe Ellis tested positive for COVID-19.

On cancelling Wednesday's in-person practice, Fangio said, "When you first get the news, you're a little pissed off. You take a few minutes, figure out how youre going to beat it, and that's what we're going to do."

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Fangio said he has concerns but overall feels better when everyone is in the building, "There's always concern, but the thing I feel good about is that none of the tests have originated from this building. It's all happened in guys/coaches daily lives. I actually feel better when the guys are here than when they are not here."

In addition, defensive coordinator Ed Donatell was absent from Sunday's game against the Chargers and offensive line coach Mike Munchak is still on the COVID-19 reserve list.

Fangio added that the team will have practice on Thursday unless someone else tests positive. Additionally, he says Munchak should be back for tomorrow's practice

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