Tennessee Titans have the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak. The NFL says three players and five other personnel have tested positive for coronavirus. The Titans played the Vikings in Minneapolis on Sunday and both teams have suspended in-person activities.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans suspended in-person activities through Friday after the NFL says three Titans players and five other personnel tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first COVID-19 outbreak of the NFL season in Week 4.The NFL issued a statement Tuesday saying both the Titans and Minnesota Vikings suspended in-person activities Tuesday following the test results.
The Titans are scheduled to host the Steelers on Sunday in a matchup of two of the league’s seven remaining undefeated teams. With the Titans not able to practice until Saturday at the earliest, when that game might be played is unknown. Spokesman Burt Lauten said the Steelers have been in contact with the NFL about the Titans’ positive tests.
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