Broncos veteran Kyle Peko opts out of 2020 season due to COVID-19 pandemic

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by: Dara Bitler

Posted: Jul 28, 2020 / 08:10 AM MDT

Updated: Jul 28, 2020 / 11:33 AM MDT

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DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Broncos veteran defensive tackle, Kyle Peko, has opted out of the upcoming NFL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Ian Rapoport.

#Broncos veteran DT Kyle Peko informed the team that he is opting out due to the Coronavirus pandemic, source said. He would have provided depth in Denver.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 28, 2020

Rapoport said Peko would have provided depth for the Broncos.

"It's difficult… we just have to deal with it."

Broncos President and GM John Elway as training camp begins.

"How we handle it will determine our success."
— Dave Althouse (@davealthouse) July 28, 2020

So far, no other Broncos’ players have opted out of the upcoming season.

"Sure it worries me, but it's about these players. Do they have a commitment away from the building" – John Elway on the first day of Broncos training camp in this new normal that we live in due to COVID-19
— Dave Althouse (@davealthouse) July 28, 2020