Broncos star Von Miller seriously considered opting out of the 2020 season, the outside linebacker said during a Zoom conference call with media members on Tuesday morning.
“I thought about it,” Miller said. “You know, when they gave us the option out, I really thought about all my aunts and my family. I took serious consideration and the things that could possibly happen.”
Miller said the team’s safety measures played a part in his decision to play this season.
“For me, I think the Broncos are doing a great job keeping us safe . . . . enough for me not to opt out.”
Miller, who has asthma, tested positive for COVID-19 in April. Two weeks later, he tested negative and was cleared to return to football activities.
Broncos safety Kareem Jackson and fullback/tight end Andrew Beck also tested positive for the coronavirus this offseason. Denver has had two players — defensive lineman Kyle Peko and right tackle Ja’Wuan James — opt out of the season so far.
In March, former Broncos idwe receiver Orlando McDaniel died from complications related to the coronavirus. McDaniel had a brief stint with Denver during the 1982 season. He was 59 years old.
Miller, 31, owns 106 career sacks, a franchise record. He was named the MVP of Super Bowl 50 in 2016 following a 24-10 win over Panthers.
