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Covid-19 outbreak sidelines multiple Browns players ahead of Patriots matchup

It appears the Coronavirus pandemic could have a major impact on the New England Patriots’ upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns. According to multiple reports, the Browns are dealing with a Covid-19 outbreak and were forced to send multiple players to the NFL’s special reserve list.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, running backs Nick Chubb, Demetric Felton and John Kelly have all tested positive for Covid-19 in the past few days. They are joining practice squad wide receiver Lawrence Cager and cornerback Brian Mills on the Coronavirus reserve list now, leaving their status for Sunday’s game in question.