Broncos star Von Miller seriously considered opting out of 2020 season

Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller says he seriously considered opting out of the 2020 NFL season.

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.

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