The Denver Broncos were without a quarterback for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Three of their four signal-callers were deemed “close contacts.” Those three quarterbacks now face discipline for COVID-19 failures.

Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said Monday the team is still discussing internal discipline for Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles after the three broke protocol.

The three Broncos quarterbacks failed to wear masks or exhibit proper social distancing after Jeff Driskel tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Fangio said all forms of discipline are being considered within the Broncos organization, though he hinted the players would just be fined, per ESPN's Jeff Legwold:

“We're going to consider all that and, again, try to see what the league, if they have anything planned and if not, we'll take our measures,” Fangio said.

Asked if that would include a fine or a one-game suspension, Fangio added: “Everything's on the table, but right now I would say it's more the fine mode.”

Denver is hardly the only organization dealing with virus issues. Nonetheless, the Broncos' circumstances were essentially unlike any in recent league history.

The Broncos had to call up Kendall Hinton from the practice squad to play quarterback on essentially zero reps or preparation. He predictably struggled, completing just one of nine passes for 13 yards while also throwing a pair of interceptions.

If nothing else, the happenings with the Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens this past week are indicators of how cautious all 32 teams need to be in order for the season to be completed on time.

Perhaps internal disciplines and fines will hold Broncos players more accountable in this regard.

Denver faces the Kansas City Chiefs next. If the Saints could pound the Broncos without Taysom Hill, imagine what Patrick Mahomes could do if Denver doesn't have a full complement of players, particularly at an important position group.