Titans have NFL's first COVID-19 outbreak, with eight positives

Associated Press

Nashville, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans suspended in-person activities through Friday after the NFL says three Titans players and five other personnel tested positive for the coronavirus.

The NFL issued a statement Tuesday saying both the Titans and Minnesota Vikings suspended in-person activities following the test results. The Titans beat the Vikings, 31-30, in Minneapolis on Sunday.

The NFL says the Titans and Vikings are working closely with the league and the players' union on tracing contacts, more testing and monitoring developments.

“Both clubs are working closely with the NFL and the NFLPA, including our infectious disease experts, to evaluate close contacts, perform additional testing and monitor developments,” the NFL said.

A person familiar with situation told The Associated Press the eight test results were all confirmed positives, making this the first COVID-19 outbreak of the NFL season in Week 4.