4 Tennessee Titans players, 5 staffers test positive for COVID-19: Report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — (UPDATE 9-30)
A fourth Tennessee Titans player has tested positive for COVID-19, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.
Pelissero says the Titans now have four players and five staff members testing positive for the virus.
The team announced Tuesday their plans to work remotely.
Out of the abundance of caution, the organization has decided to work remotely today as we follow NFL protocols related to the Covid-19 virus. Several tests have come back positive and are working through the process of confirming them. We will have more information tomorrow.
The Titans are slated to play the Pittsburgh Steelers at home Sunday. There are no updates on the game so far.
Right now, the NFL Players Association says all in-person club activities, are suspended. The Vikings, who played the Titans on Sunday, are also suspended in-person club activities.
Original Story:
The Tennessee Titans said there are several positive COVID-19 tests within the organization.
According to the NFL Players Association, three players and five staff members all tested positive for the virus.
Titans said several COVID-19 tests have come back positive and the organization is working remotely.
“Out of the abundance of caution, the organization has decided to work remotely today as we follow NFL protocols related to the Covid-19 virus. Several tests have come back positive and are working through the process of confirming them. We will have more information tomorrow.”
The team announced on Tuesday they placed DL DaQuan Jones, LS Beau Brinkley and practice squad TE Tommy Hudson on the Reserve-Covid 19 list. They have added RB D’Onta Foreman and DB Maurice Smith to their practice squad.
The Titans are slated to play the Pittsburgh Steelers at home on Sunday. There's no updates or news surrounding this game so far.
Right now, the NFL Players Association says all in-person club activities, are suspended. The Vikings, who played the Titans on Sunday, are also suspended in-person club activities.
This story will be updated.
