DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Dallas Cowboys were already having issues With COVID-19 over the past few weeks, with Amari Cooper testing positive for the virus, while offensive tackle Terence Steele and tight end Blake Jarwin were both added to the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
On Monday, however, the COVID situation in Dallas has taken yet another turn with head coach Mike McCarthy testing positive for the virus per an announcement from the team.
As a result of his positive diagnosis, McCarthy will now be forced to miss the Cowboys' tilt with the New Orleans Saints at the Super Dome on Thursday.
However, it appears that McCarthy was far from the only member of the Cowboys team to be affected by the virus, with reports surfacing that there have been as many as eight positive tests in Dallas.
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According to another report from Mike Fisher, offensive line coach Joe Philbin and assistant line coach Jeff Blasko have also been ruled out due to COVID protocols.
Fisher also reported that, despite the COVID diagnosis, McCarthy will remain involved in game planning and preparation virtually, and "will continue to direct and be in involved in, all meetings and game preparations on a virtual basis for the remainder of the week, including Thursday’s meetings in New Orleans."
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