The Bucs opponents have been fighting with COVID-19 cases leading in to their matchups. Tampa Bay now has one of their own.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Buccaneers have sent home a member of the team’s equipment staff for testing positive for COVID-19.
A Buccaneers' equipment staff member tested positive and has been sent home, per source. It is not expected to pose an issue for Monday Night's game vs. the Giants, who are dealing with their own COVID-19 issues.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2020
Fortunately, Greg Auman of The Athletic is also reporting that it doesn’t appear to impact the team’s operations.