How Many NFL Players Are Out With COVID?
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Wondering how many NFL players are out with COVID? We’ve got you covered with the latest updates and information.
How many players have tested positive?
As of October 13th, 2020, fourteen NFL players have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past week. Out of these fourteen players, eleven have been placed on the Reserves/COVID-19 list, which means they will have to sit out for at least three games. The NFL has seen a total of sixty-seven positive COVID-19 tests since training camp started in August.
As of October 2020
As of October 2020, there have been at least 29 NFL players who have tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Of those, 22 have since recovered and returned to play.
The first player to publicly announce a positive test was lineman Donovan Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in late July. Since then, several other players have announced their positive tests, including:
-Tennessee Titans offensive tackle David Quessenberry
-New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis
– Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso
– Baltimore Ravens safety Deon Grant
– Indianapolis Colts linebacker D’Qwell Jackson
Since the start of the pandemic
83 NFL players have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the NFL Players Association. That number includes 74 active players and 9 free agents.
How many players have been placed on the COVID list?
As of right now, there have been a total of seventeen NFL players who have been placed on the COVID list. This includes players from the Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Tennessee Titans.
As of October 2020
As of October 2020, a total of 86 NFL players have been placed on the COVID list. This includes players who have tested positive for the virus, as well as those who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive.
Since the start of the pandemic
As of Nov. 18, a total of 29 NFL players have been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, which is for players who either have tested positive for the virus or have been in close contact with an infected person. Of those 29 players, 23 have since been removed from the list and returned to action.
How many players have been cleared to return?
The NFL has released information on how many players have tested positive for COVID-19. As of October 13th, 2020, there have been a total of 223 players and staff members who have tested positive.85 players have been put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, which means they either tested positive or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive. So far, 138 players have been cleared to return.
As of October 2020
As of October 2020, a total of 22 NFL players have been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, meaning they have either tested positive for the virus or have been in close contact with an infected person.
Since the start of the pandemic
During the pandemic, a total of 83 NFL players have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the league’s data. The positive tests were spread out over 27 teams. Of those 83 players, 55 have since been cleared to return to their team facilities.
