INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Quinn Meinerz is being held overnight Sunday at a local hospital after the Broncos' right guard experienced discomfort that team doctors determined to be an irregular heartbeat, a source told 9NEWS.
Meinerz played most of the first half in the Broncos' 24-7 win against the Los Angeles Chargers, but then headed to the locker room accompanied by medical personnel with seconds remaining in the half.
Meinerz was then taken by ambulance to a local hospital during halftime and though his heartbeat returned to normal, he was kept overnight for observation as a precaution. Doctors did not want Meinerz flying back with the team same day he experienced the heart issue.
As of Sunday, the plan was for Meinerz to fly back by a team-arranged private jet Monday.
Meinerz is having a terrific season as Pro Football Focus gave him the highest grade among Broncos players at any position through week 13.
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Sports
9NEWS+
Watch more from 9NEWS on the free 9NEWS+ app for Roku and Fire TV.
9NEWS+ has multiple live daily shows including 9NEWS Mornings, Next with Kyle Clark and 9NEWS+ Daily, an original streaming program. 9NEWS+ is where you can watch live breaking news, weather updates, and press conferences. You can also replay recent newscasts and find videos on demand of our top stories, local politics, investigations and Colorado specific features.
To download 9NEWS+ on Roku search for KUSA.
To download 9NEWS+ on Fire TV search for 9NEWS.
RELATED: Watch 9NEWS for free on ROKU, Apple TV, Fire TV
MORE WAYS TO GET 9NEWS
Subscribe to our daily 9NEWSLETTER
Download the 9NEWS APP
iTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
> Top stories curated daily just for you! Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER to get can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
