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Drew Lock plans to throw with Broncos WRs ‘when it is socially acceptable’

Broncos quarterback Drew Lock plans to get teammates together for offseason throwing sessions “when it is socially acceptable.”

Broncos quarterback Drew Lock was planning to get together with teammates this offseason for some throwing sessions before those plans were postponed due to COVID-19.

Lock could work out with wide receivers and tight ends while maintaining social distancing but the QB didn’t want his teammates to all travel to a central location while many state authorities have discouraged travel.

When — if — things get back to normal, Lock hopes to get some passing sessions in with his teammates before the start of training camp.

“When it is socially acceptable to do that and have the best interest of everybody as far as health goes — I’m going to keep that in mind first — but once that is ready, we’re going to have all of those guys out there,” Lock said during a Zoom conference call on May 5. “I’ve got all of them on a text.

“Whenever we pull the string, whenever the professionals say it’s OK, whether that’s the NFL or whether that’s actual CDC, whichever one, we’re going to have them ready. We’re going to get out there. We’re going to start throwing and get this chemistry down and get things rolling.”

Lock is following the lead of former Broncos QB Peyton Manning, who used to take teammates to Duke each offseason for throwing sessions. Manning has been serving as a mentor for Lock, who went 4-1 last season.

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Broncos QB Drew Lock calls off throwing sessions with WRs due to COVID-19

In response to COVID-19, Broncos quarterback Drew Lock has decided not to get teammates together for offseason throwing sessions this month.

Broncos quarterback Drew Lock planned to get together with teammates this offseason for some throwing sessions. Due to COVID-19, though, the second-year quarterback has decided to postpone those workouts.

“It was going to end up being the first couple weeks of April, but I don’t know if that would be socially responsible for us to do that right now,” Lock said in an interview with Phil Milani of the team’s official website. “Depending on how long this goes on, how long they keep us out of the building and whatnot, I’m sure near the end of this we can all get up maybe a couple weeks before we’re all supposed to be back.”

Lock and his wide receivers could have kept themselves six feet apart during workouts but the players would have to travel to a central location for throwing sessions. The workouts might be able to happen later this year.

“As of right now, there’s not an exact plan to get us all on an airplane or drive across the country and meet up with each other,” Lock said.

While he’s not able to workout with his teammates, Lock has been able to stay in shape. He is living at his parents’ house in Missouri and he has been working with a QBs coach and trainer. Lock also said has been running with an elevation mask, preparing for a return to Colorado.

When football eventually returns, Lock will be ready to take the field.

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