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Broncos, Lions Announce No Fans for Home Openers Amid COVID-19

The Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions announced Friday that they will not have fans in the stands for their respective 2020 home openers because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Broncos released the following statement with regard to their Sept. 14 home game against the Tennessee Titans:

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“We are grateful for the loyalty and enthusiasm that Broncos fans have shown this year ... but this is the responsible thing to do right now.” Broncos to hold 2020 season opener with no fans at @EmpowerField, hopeful to have limited fans early in year » https://t.