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Stefanski to Miss Steelers Game with Covid-19, Two Coaches and Players Also Test Positive

Five days before their first playoff game since 2002, the Browns were hit Tuesday with a massive blow, as head coach Kevin Stefanski was one of a few that has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

We were informed this morning that Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, two additional members of the coaching staff and two players have tested positive for COVID-19.

Our contingency planning calls for Special Teams Coordinator Mike Priefer to serve as the acting Head Coach. pic.twitter.com/Mhh9Zt1e4d

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 5, 2021

The latest is that there were five positive tests on Tuesday, with one report there being a wide out and offensive linemen that tested positive.