Less than 24 hours after it was announced that Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen became the first NFL player to test positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), a second player has been added to the list, and it's a big name.
NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that Denver Broncos star and Raiders rival Von Miller also has tested positive for the virus, according to Miller's agent.
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Miller confirmed his case in an interview with 9NEWS.
"It's true, Miller said. "I've just been here in the crib and I started to get a little cough. You know, I have asthma and I started getting a little cough a couple days ago. My girlfriend ... she told me when I was asleep, she said my cough, it didn't sound normal."
Rapoport reported that the Broncos are aware of Miller's situation, and that he is expected to publicly speak Friday.
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The No. 2 overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, Miller has spent his entire career with Denver and arguably has been the top pass rusher in the NFL over that span. He was named MVP of Super Bowl 50, and has particularly terrorized the other members of the AFC West, Raiders included.