CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Browns flight to New Jersey for Sunday’s game with the Jets has been delayed following a positive COVID-19 test from a player.
Contact tracing is underway.
The team issued the following statement Saturday afternoon:
“Earlier today, the Cleveland Browns were informed that a player’s test results have come back positive for COVID-19. Our facility is closed and our flight to New Jersey has been delayed while contact tracing is being conducted. The team is holding meetings remotely as we continue to consult with the NFL and medical experts on the appropriate next steps as the health and safety of our players, coaches, staff and the entire community remains our highest priority.”
The Browns were scheduled to take off before 3 p.m.
Rookie left tackle Jedrick Wills was placed on reserve/COVID-19 earlier in the week as a precaution after being deemed a high-risk contact of someone who tested positive, but he has been isolated from the team.
The Browns were hopeful he could be activated in time to play Sunday provided he continued to test negative. His status for the game remains unclear.
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