In what may be the first significant control of their coronavirus protocols in the nfl season, the Tennessee Titans announced Tuesday that they would not perform face-to-face activities after the team had 8 positive COVID-19 controls overall: 3 players, five – the day after Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.
“As a precaution, the organization will act remotely today as we stick to NFL protocols similar to the COVID-19 virus,” the team said in a statement. “Several tests have tested positive and [we] are running to verify them. Tomorrow we’ll have more data. “
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement that positive tests returned Tuesday morning. The Vikings also suspended the team’s activities because both clubs followed the league’s protocols over COVID-19.
“Both clubs work heavily with the NFL and the [NFL Players Association], adding our infectious disease experts, to evaluate close contacts, conduct more and track developments,” Goodell said. “All decisions will be made taking into account physical condition and protection. We will continue with percentage updates as more data is available. “
The Vikings said in a statement that the team had not returned any positive COVID-19 tests since Sunday’s game.
The Titans and Vikings have closed their cleaning facilities.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that outdoor supporter coach and defensive caller Shane Bowen was not with the team for Sunday’s game due to the league’s COVID-19 protocol. Offensive take and first-round selection Isaiah Wilson also remains in the reserve. / COVID-19 list.
From September 13-19, the NFL did not report positive tests for COVID-19 among players. The league has still published figures for more recent dates.
The Titans are expected to play at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, which he intended to mark the first time this season that the team would welcome game enthusiasts. Nissan Stadium is expected to allow up to 10% of its capacity, about 6900 enthusiasts – for contests, Nashville Mayor John Cooper and team officials announced in September. It is not known whether the tests will replace the organization’s plans.
The Steelers said in a statement that the NFL had begged them to continue arrangements for the game until further notice.
Meanwhile, the Vikings are scheduled to play as visitors sunday against the Houston Texans.
The Tennessean, of the USA TODAY network, contributed to this report.