AP Source: All Broncos QBs Pulled Out Of Practice Over Virus
Nov 28, 2020, 4:29 PM
Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation tells the Associated Press that Denver Broncos quarterbacks Drew Lock, his backup Brett Rypien and practice squad member Blake Bortles were pulled off the practice field Saturday.
Here's how Denver got wiped out at the QB position in a 72-hour span:
QB Jeff Driskel tested positive for COVID on Thursday.
Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles did not wear masks, per a source, and were deemed high-risk close contacts today. They now are out Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 28, 2020
The person says the three were sent home over concerns about their contact with QB Jeff Driskel, who is infected with COVID-19.
Broncos will not be forfeiting, per source.
Short of luring GM John Elway out of retirement, it sets up as the most unexpected NFL scene of 2020. Broncos have no QBs for a game against the Saints. https://t.co/ig4knEI9vQ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 28, 2020
The person, who spoke in condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t addressed the situation publicly, confirmed a report by KUSA-TV in Denver that the three QBs were pulled out of practice before it ended Saturday.
Saints are scheduled to land in Denver at 7:20 ET, when they will learn more about preparing to face a Broncos team that doesn't have a quarterback.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 28, 2020
