JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars are the latest NFL team dealing with a positive COVID-19 test.The Jaguars said Saturday that a practice squad player has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The initial result was confirmed by a second test Friday evening. The player was quarantined, and the team is reviewing contact tracing data to determine what further precautions need to be taken.The Jaguars (1-4) host Detroit (1-3) on Sunday and plan to play as scheduled.Jacksonville decided to hold football activities remotely Saturday as part of NFL protocols.
It could benefit the team that it typically separates practice squad players from guys on the 53-man roster, creating an extra level of protection to help prevent an outbreak.The.