Broncos players vote not to participate in voluntary offseason conditioning due to COVID-19 Although the vaccine is now readily available, players say they are concerned about safety protocols and a fourth wave. As the official NFL offseason conditioning work is getting ready to launch next week, the Denver Broncos players issued a statement via the NFLPA that they would not be participating due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19. The statement highlights that COVID-19 remains a threat in Colorado and that “it makes no sense for us as players to put ourselves at risk during this dead period.” The statement also reveals that players have been infected at club facilities in recent weeks.