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Vic Fangio to Coach in NFL HOF Game Despite Being Hospitalized for Kidney Stone

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio will coach his team in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday despite being hospitalized for a kidney stone earlier in the day.

Broncos executive vice president of public and community relations Patrick Smyth revealed the news in advance of Denver's preseason-opening matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in Canton, Ohio.

Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic provided video of Fangio's arrival at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and another of him on the field during warm-ups:

Nicki Jhabvala

Vic Fangio on the field as the specialists warm up.