PHILADELPHIA (SportsRadio 94WIP, KYW Newsradio) -- An Eagles staffer has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced on Tuesday.
News of the positive test was first reported by Eagles insider Derrick Gunn.
The staffer is reportedly a coach, however in the statement released by the team, the coach was not named.
So far this season, no Eagles games have been affected by COVID-19.
One Eagles player, Matt Pryor, missed their Week 6 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Pryor was considered a close contact to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. He was removed from the COVID-19 list on on Oct. 22, prior to the team’s game against the New York Giants.
Safety Marcus Epps also tested positive for COVID-19, but his positive test came during the bye week, and he has not yet missed a game. He was placed on the COVID-19 list on Nov. 5. Offensive tackle Lane Johnson and Head Coach Doug Pederson both tested positive during training camp.
Eagles coaches and players have expressed throughout the season how safe they feel at the NovaCare Complex, where they are tested daily.
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