In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Denver Broncos are giving employees the option to work from home.
“Effective immediately and until further notice, the Broncos are allowing all employees who have the ability to work from home the option to do so,” team spokesman Patrick Smyth tweeted Thursday.
“The team is prioritizing its employees’ health, their families and the community over all operations — both football and business.”
The coronavirus has resulted in the stoppage of sports leagues around the world and the NFL announced Thursday that the league’s March meetings have been canceled. The Philadelphia Eagles have closed their facility and the Washington Redskins have canceled meetings with draft prospects.
Denver has some “football/security/facility personnel” who will continue to work at the Broncos’ facility, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. The majority of the team’s staff will be able to work from home, though.
Denver does still have some scouts on the road. That may change in the coming days. As of now, the NFL is still planning to have the new league year — and free agency — begin on Wednesday, March 18.
