Mintze (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Ben Swanson of the Broncos' official site reports, and he tested positive for the virus, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

EDGE Analysis

Mintze was placed on IR with a hamstring injury on Oct. 19, but he was designated to return on Dec. 22. He started practicing with the Broncos again last week ahead of their game with the Raiders. Now that he's hit the COVID list, his potential return has hit a hurdle that he'll need to clear before suiting up against the Chargers on Sunday.