Broncos' John Elway and CEO Joe Ellis Test Positive for COVID-19

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Broncos CEO Joe Ellis and John Elway, the Hall of Fame quarterback and team's general manager, have tested positive for COVID-19.

Both Elway and Ellis learned of their positive results on Tuesday, the team announced.

"Other than mild symptoms, both Joe and John are doing well. They will continue to work from home in self-isolation and participate in virtual meetings while their health is monitored," the Broncos said in a statement.

9 News' Mike Klis and the Network's Ian Rapoport were first to report the news.

According to the team, Ellis reported his symptoms to the Broncos' medical staff on Sunday morning and did not attend Sunday's game against the Chargers as a precaution. He continued to work from home on Monday.

Elway, who was at Sunday's game, did not feel well when he reported for COVID-19 testing on Monday and informed the Broncos' medical staff.

Denver is "confident these cases originated independently outside team facilities."

The two executives are not the first Broncos members to test positive for the virus. Assistants Curtis Modkins, Mike Munchak and Ed Donatell, as well as starting right guard Graham Glasgow, have been placed in COVID protocol. Modkins has recovered and returned to the team, while Munchak, Donatell and Glasgow are still isolating at home. 

The Broncos canceled practice last Friday after Glasgow tested positive, but they resumed normal activities after undergoing contract tracing.

Denver did not practice on Monday, and under NFL guidelines, were not practicing on Tuesday for Election Day. The team is set to return on Wednesday.