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Browns Player Tests Positive for COVID-19; Facility Closed amid Contact Tracing

An unidentified player on the Cleveland Browns has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement issued by the team on Monday:

The player is self-isolating and the Browns, who hosted the Houston Texans on Sunday, have closed their facility as they conduct contact tracing.

Offensive lineman Chris Hubbard was moved to the reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday, though the team did not clarify whether he returned a positive test for the virus.

In his media availability on Monday, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski was mum on any additional details, per Jeff Risdon of BrownsWire.